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A majority of Ontarians rank the cost of living as a more pressing concern higher than protecting the environment, according to a new poll. It also suggests that a plurality of residents are willing to dump the Trudeau government’s carbon emission pricing regime even if it means giving up the …
Read More »On the Brink: How Nova Scotia’s affordability crisis was years in the making
This story is part of an ongoing Global News series called On the Brink, which explores how Nova Scotians are being affected by the rising cost of living and housing. As more people are falling into poverty in Nova Scotia, many are wondering when – and if – things will …
Read More »These Canadians are ditching their cars for bicycles – even in the winter – National
Every winter, Manitoban Patty Wiens used to put her beloved bicycle away and drive to work instead. But the cost of gas and parking in downtown Winnipeg alone was proving to be a burden, so last year she bundled up and biked to work all winter. Pretty soon, she was …
Read More »Greater Toronto home sales fall amid affordability challenges but relief forecasted – Toronto
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 5, 2023 6:06 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO — Greater Toronto home sales fell six per cent last month compared with November 2022 despite an influx in new listings, as high borrowing costs and uncertain economic conditions persisted. …
Read More »Freeland will give fall economic statement Nov. 21 amid affordability crunch – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The federal government will give an update on the country’s finances later this month, with Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland set to deliver the fall economic statement as Canadians face difficulties amid high interest rates and ongoing cost of living concerns. The fiscal …
Read More »Affordability protest highlights employment assistance gaps in Manitoba – Winnipeg
When Luca Gheorghica was living on just $245 per month through Employment and Income Assistance, some weeks he chose between paying rent, eating proper meals, or buying other essentials. When the federal government doled out $2,000 a month during the early part of the pandemic to those affected by restrictions, …
Read More »Manitoba party leaders talk affordability ahead of Oct. 3 election – Winnipeg
The three main party leaders in Manitoba talked affordability on Tuesday, making their platforms on the topic known to the public ahead of the Oct. 3 provincial election. In separate interviews, leaders for the Progressive Conservatives, Liberals and NDP pitched their ideas on making life more affordable if their party …
Read More »Winnipegger pushes for affordability as election highlights cost of living – Winnipeg
For one Winnipeg mom, the need to maintain everyday expenses has become as important as ever. Taking care of her three children, Patricia Marquez is seeing an increase in her household costs. It’s why she keeps a close eye on the numbers and has been doing so since 2017 – …
Read More »N.S. affordability crisis deepens as gap between living wage, minimum wage grows: report – Halifax
A new report indicates Nova Scotia’s minimum wage is getting increasingly more difficult for people to live on, as the rising cost of basic necessities continues to outpace pay increases. The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives’ annual living wage report calculates what two adults working full-time would have to earn …
Read More »‘Tough all over’: Canadian parents rein in back-to-school spending
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canadian consumers have grown increasingly vigilant about getting the biggest bang for their buck, and that extends to back-to-school shopping. A recent survey by Deloitte suggests that the cost of school supplies has risen by 24 per cent. The firm anticipates parents …
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