Category Archives: Housing
Homeless by decree
(April 24, 2003) “We cannot have homeless people in our society. It’s just wrong, “Governor-General Adrienne Clarkson stated three years ago during one of her tours of the country. “As long as there are any, it will be on our agenda.” Continue reading
Parasites in the walls
(April 17, 2003) Canada’s political leaders, appalled at the absence of affordable housing for low- and medium-income Canadians, met in Winnipeg this week to discuss how they can help. Continue reading
Affordable, available, achievable practical solutions to affordable housing challenges
(April 1, 2003) Toronto is an expensive place to live. Approximately one-third of families in the Toronto CMA are paying more than 30 per cent of their incomes for shelter. The average rental price for Toronto apartments is beyond what many people can afford. Continue reading
World Water Cost Survey 2001
(January 24, 2003) The following information is from the National Utility Service’s International Water Cost Survey conducted in 2001. Continue reading
Levies, fees, charges and taxes on new housing (2002)
(December 1, 2002) Government-imposed costs on new housing can be substantial. They have a direct effect on the total cost of housing–and, therefore, on housing affordability. Continue reading
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