Federal government to launch $1.5B fund to protect affordable rentals

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says a new $1.5-billion housing fund will help non-profit organizations acquire more rental units across Canada and make sure they remain affordable. The new Canada Rental Protection Fund will be included in the upcoming federal budget, to be tabled on April 16. The fund will provide $1 billion in loans and … Read more

Proposal to Prioritize UK Citizens for Social Housing Raises Concerns of Increased Homelessness

Rishi Sunak has been cautioned that the government’s contemplation of granting higher priority for social housing to UK families might lead to an increase in homelessness. In a joint letter addressed to the prime minister, groups representing councils, housing professionals, and charities stressed the universal right to secure housing, irrespective of one’s origin. The letter … Read more

Working Class Households Will Finally Receive Funding To Fight Soaring Energy Bills

Some one million homes and hundreds of businesses will receive funding to support the extreme energy costs in the UK. The government have announced that a staggering £6 billion will be put towards fighting the soaring energy bills and reducing energy use amid the cost-of-living crisis. This government’s announcement comes after the COP28 climate summit … Read more