Affordable Housing

On National Housing Day, Nov. 22, the federal government released details about the investment policy of its new housing agency, Build Canada Homes. Key issues: ✔ Finally, Build Canada Homes will have just one definition of “affordable,” tied to incomes, not market prices or rents as with past programs. For BCH, housing is affordable if … Read more

Our National Housing Day service speakers, Amanda and Marc, were in the Legislature Monday as it approved Bill 60, which Amanda, Marc and numerous others believe will lead to more tenant evictions. Premier Doug Ford turned to Marc and said, “Go find a job, buddy.” That’s disrespectful, especially at a time of high unemployment. And … Read more

Our 10th annual National Housing Day Service Garden-variety tenants from all walks of life are having a “Me Too” moment. Come find out why when local leaders of ACORN Hamilton participate in our 10th annual National Housing Day service. ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now) is a community-based organization that advocates for low- … Read more

This congregation’s National Housing Day Service is on November 23, with members of ACORN Hamilton, which among other things led efforts to create Hamilton’s groundbreaking anti-renoviction bylaw. The City of Hamilton’s and Halton Region have events on Friday November 21. Hamilton’s is at city hall, 1-3 plus an hour of mingling. Register here https://www.hamilton.ca/things-do/festivals-events/events-calendar/national-housing-day (only … Read more

Tax breaks for home buyers, reduced rights for tenants   The Ford government’s fall update last week delivered the expected HST exemption for first-time homebuyers that could save a home buyer up to $80,000 on a million-dollar home. This comes at the same time as the government is fast tracking approval of Bill 60 that will … Read more