A new report from the Urban Land Institute delves into the benefits and drawbacks of government policies intended to end housing instability.

A new supportive housing complex in Vancouver is complete and ready for residents. Álewem is comprised of two three-storey modular buildings.

Since launching in October 2020, the Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) has exceeded its initial target of creating up to 3,000 new affordable homes.

The federal government has provided new details about the Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI), which it says will expedite the creation of up to 3,000 new affordable housing units.

The federal government has announced a new Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) to help address the urgent housing needs of vulnerable Canadians in the wake of COVID-19.

Mayors and city officials from across the nation have formed an alliance to tackle homelessness, a crisis that has intensified since the onset of COVID-19.

Recipients contribute a share of private sector housing costs equal to 25 per cent of their income, while the subsidy covers the remainder.

Under British Columbia’s Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Renewal Initiative, Vancouver’s historic Gastown Hotel has been renovated and officially re-opened for business. The $143.3-million public-private initiative was established to help restore and maintain 13 provincially owned SRO hotels in the city’s Downtown Eastside for homeless individuals or those at risk of homelessness.

The Hope Centre, a 25-unit affordable housing development for Aboriginal youth and adults, has officially opened in the municipality of Sooke, B.C. The four-storey building is geared towards individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The project features 18 studio apartments, seven one-bedroom apartments and ground level commercial space.