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Singh pledges low-interest, government-backed mortgages for first-time homebuyers

March 31, 2025 No Comments

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is proposing a new government-backed mortgage program to help more Canadians get into the housing market—particularly first-time buyers who have been priced out in recent years.

Liberal leadership debate kicks off with questions about threat posed by Trump

February 25, 2025 2 Comments

He wasn’t on the stage but U.S. President Donald Trump’s shadow towered over the Liberal leadership race during Monday night’s French-language debate.

Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney pledges temporary cap on immigration

February 24, 2025 No Comments

Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney says he would cap immigration until it returns to sustainable, pre-pandemic trendlines.

Housing initiatives take centre stage in Fall Economic Statement amid political turmoil

December 16, 2024 No Comments

It was a dramatic day in Ottawa as Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned from cabinet just hours before she was scheduled to deliver the government’s Fall Economic Statement (FES).

Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Sean Fraser

Liberal Housing Minister Sean Fraser says he won’t seek re-election

December 16, 2024 No Comments

Housing Minister Sean Fraser says he will not be running in the next federal election, citing family reasons.

N.S. Tories seek ‘fresh’ mandate in Tuesday’s election to negotiate with Ottawa

November 26, 2024 No Comments

Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Houston says if he’s given a second mandate in Tuesday’s election, it will strengthen his position to fight Ottawa on key issues impacting the province, including carbon pricing.

Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Houston

Liberals, NDP to blame for Nova Scotia housing crisis, says Tory Leader Houston

November 20, 2024 No Comments

Previous Liberal and NDP governments are to blame for Nova Scotia’s housing crisis, Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Houston said Wednesday on the campaign trail, boasting that his party’s plan to build more homes is bearing fruit.

Nova Scotia Liberal Leader Zach Churchill

Nova Scotia Liberals call for new strategy for seniors housing

November 20, 2024 No Comments

Nova Scotia Liberal Leader Zach Churchill says if his party is elected to govern on Tuesday, it would develop a comprehensive housing strategy for seniors.

New Brunswick Liberals promise rent cap, tax cuts in first 100 days in office

November 19, 2024 No Comments

A rent cap, tax cuts, and payments to nurses are among the commitments New Brunswick’s Liberal government says it will fulfill in its first 100 days in office.

Nova Scotia Liberals highlight housing plan to build 80,000 homes by 2032

November 15, 2024 No Comments

Nova Scotia’s Liberal leader is highlighting his party’s plan to get 80,000 homes built in order to ease a provincial housing shortage by 2032, if elected to govern on Nov. 26.

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