9 h. ago How Canada Wins: Housing in former federal office buildings can revitalize Ottawa neighbourhoods

Housing affordability and supply have become an enormous crisis for Parliament and city hall alike, but more vacant federal government office buildings bring with them opportunity, too.  

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23 h. ago LILLEY UNLEASHED: Political radio host leaves the mic for a shot at political office

WATCH: Sun political columnist Brian Lilley talks to Greg Brady, who has – for now – traded in his microphone at AM 640 to run for office as a Conservative MP in Ajax. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the Editor for […]

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27 h. ago Poilievre attacks Carney’s offshore haven ties in TFSA pitch

Poilievre said that he'll allow Canadians to put in an additional $5,000 into their TFSAs each year

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27 h. ago Poilievre attacks Carney’s offshore haven ties as he promises TFSA boost

Poilievre said that he'll allow Canadians to put in an additional $5,000 into their TFSAs each year

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64 h. ago Kelowna candidates throw hats in ring as federal election campaign begins

As the election approaches, housing affordability, addiction, homelessness, and U.S. political threats are all key issues the candidates are promising to tackle if elected. 

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66 h. ago LILLEY: Poilievre focuses on what voters under 55 care about

Poilievre promises to make housing more affordable while pointing out that Carney is part of the problem.

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69 h. ago LILLEY UNLEASHED: Poilievre putting housing affordability on the election agenda

WATCH: Sun political columnist Brian Lilley on how Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre plans on making housing more affordable. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the Editor for possible publication to torsun.editor@sunmedia.ca.  Letters must be 250 words or less and signed. And don’t […]

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4 d. ago Former Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson to run for Liberals in federal election

Among Robertson's chief platform concerns are housing, community infrastructure and affordability

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4 d. ago Uncertainty over Trump tariffs stall affordable housing build

"(Tariffs are) weighing on every construction project these days."

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7 d. ago Prime Minister Carney to scrap taxes on certain home sales in Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a bold new policy to eliminate the federal government's Goods and Services Tax (GST) on home sales up to $1 million for first-time homebuyers, aiming to make housing more affordable for younger Canadians.Eliminating the GST on home sales up to $1 million could make housing more affordable by saving buyers up to $50,000 in federal sales taxes. It may also stimulate the housing market by increasing sales and encouraging new construction, providing a boost to the economy."Our government is laser-focused on lowering costs for Canadians and making homeownership a reality. Eliminating the GST will save first-time homebuyers up to $50,000 and spur housing construction across the country," said Carney in a statement on Thursday."We will announce a series of new measures to increase housing supply shortly. It's time for focused action to solve the housing crisis, and it's time to build a Canada you can afford."This will apply to all new and "substanti...

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7 d. ago Guelph city council approves new affordable housing seed program for non

Financial assistance in the form of a grant will be provided to non-profits to help cover pre-construction costs for affordable housing projects.

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8 d. ago Prime Minister Carney in Edmonton to meet with Premier Smith, announce affordable housing

Prime Minister Mark Carney, expected to call a federal election on Sunday for a vote as early as April 28, is meeting with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in Edmonton Thursday morning. Carney and Smith will pose for media photographers at 9 a.m., says a late Wednesday news release from the Prime Minister’s Office. Then at […]

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8 d. ago Mark Carney in Edmonton: Meeting with Smith, announcing affordable housing and skating with Oilers

Prime Minister Mark Carney — expected to call a federal election on Sunday for a vote as early as April 28 — is meeting with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in Edmonton on Thursday morning. Carney and Smith were set to pose for media photographers at 9 a.m., says a late Wednesday news release from the […]

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9 d. ago LILLEY UNLEASHED: Poilievre knows why Trump wants to deal with Carney

WATCH BELOW as the Sun’s political columnist Brian Lilley says Pierre Poilievre let Canadians know why Trump would rather face-off against Mark Carney than the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. What do YOU think? Tweet and Facebook us! And don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. 

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9 d. ago LILLEY UNLEASHED: Mayor’s office embraces idea of Indigenous member of council

WATCH as Sun political columnist Brian Lilley says the Toronto mayor’s office is looking to place an Indigenous person on city council without even being elected. The issue is going before the city’s executive committee within the next week. What do YOU think?  Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us […]

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1 week ago Gilligan: It's more complicated than just making housing affordable

People need access to a whole range of services: health, employment and education, adequate food. OCH is looking for better ways to coordinate that.

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1 week ago LILLEY UNLEASHED: Poilievre will unleash Canada’s economy, Carney will keep our resources in the ground

WATCH BELOW as the Sun’s political columnist Brian Lilley says Poilievre has a plan including cutting the entire carbon tax while Carney will have a shadow tax he will try to hide from Canadians. What do YOU think? Tweet and Facebook us! And don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. 

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2 w. ago B.C. housing innovators striving for faster, cheaper homes — and happier residents

From B.C.-made prefabricated mass timber components to regional policies that promote social well-being, homegrown innovations are contributing to faster, more affordable and 'happier' housing. This is Part 3 of Postmedia’s How Canada Wins series.

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2 w. ago Twelve injured, 42 displaced by fire at Vancouver seniors apartment

Because of outdated building requirements, sprinklers were only installed on the building's first floor.

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2 w. ago This former prison in Quebec will soon become affordable housing

The St-Vincent penitentiary will be transferred by the end of 2025 to the Canada Lands Company for the development.

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