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Affordability

5 stories tagged “Affordability”

Housing Economy Olivia Chow Toronto City Council David Eby British Columbia Canada Policy Wab Kinew Manitoba Winnipeg

Toronto Approves Emergency Affordable Housing Redevelopment Package on City Land

Policy

CA Aug 12, 2026

Toronto Approves Emergency Affordable Housing Redevelopment Package on City Land

Mayor Olivia Chow and City Council allocate surplus municipal properties for non-profit and co-op housing developments.

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Eby Unveils New BC Housing Strategy to Combat Affordability Crisis

Policy

CA Aug 10, 2026

Eby Unveils New BC Housing Strategy to Combat Affordability Crisis

Premier David Eby announced a multi-faceted provincial housing strategy today, introducing measures aimed at increasing supply and curbing speculative demand across British Columbia.

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Premier Wab Kinew Extends Provincial Fuel Tax Relief to Support Family Budgets

Economy

CA Aug 9, 2026

Premier Wab Kinew Extends Provincial Fuel Tax Relief to Support Family Budgets

Manitoba government continues 14-cent per litre provincial gas tax holiday to lower everyday commuting costs.

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Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Record Consumer Savings from Florida Tax Holidays

Economy

US Aug 8, 2026

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Record Consumer Savings from Florida Tax Holidays

Tax relief packages for outdoor recreation, back-to-school supplies, and home hardening save Floridians $1.2B.

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Mayor Michelle Wu Reports 35% Ridership Surge on Boston Fare-Free Bus Routes

Infrastructure

US Aug 8, 2026

Mayor Michelle Wu Reports 35% Ridership Surge on Boston Fare-Free Bus Routes

City Council votes to extend fare-free transit pilots on Routes 23, 28, and 29 through 2028.

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