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A new report by Desjardins warns Ottawa’s efforts to kickstart new housing supply likely won’t be enough to meet “optimistic” targets due to regulatory hurdles and constraints on labour, materials and financing. The report, released Tuesday by economists Marc Desormeaux, Kari Norman and Randall Bartlett, highlighted the ongoing labour shortage …
Read More »Winter house-sitters’ pursuit of snowbird home highlights Ontario’s housing, economic crunch
With an offer of care, maintenance and a watchful eye on a potential client’s home, a rural Ontario couple are hoping they’ll be able to save some money and keep warm by connecting with a GTA or Hamilton-area snowbird couple. Shannon Hardy and husband Brad, who currently own a luxury …
Read More »This Halifax woman makes about $50,000 a year – but still can’t find a home
Rae-Leigh MacInnes is tired of not having a place to call home. The 44-year-old is a registered massage therapist and earns about $50,000 a year, but has been homeless for months as she has been unable to secure permanent housing. “I keep trying, every day,” MacInnes told Global News. Read …
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