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Trudeau Launches $4 Billion Housing Accelerator Fund To Create 100,000 New Homes

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Last updated: 2023/08/26 at 10:56 PM
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Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in Guelph, Ontario, to launch the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF), a $4 billion initiative aimed at creating 100,000 new homes across Canada. The initiative will provide funding for local governments to fast-track the construction of new homes and remove barriers to building more housing faster.

The HAF is designed to help cities, towns, and Indigenous governments unlock new housing supply by speeding up development and approvals, including fixing outdated permitting systems, introducing zoning reforms to build more density, or incentivizing development close to public transit. Local governments are invited to develop innovative action plans in line with flexible criteria to fast-track the creation of new homes.

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The Government of Canada aims to double the rate of housing construction over the next decade to make housing more affordable. Building more housing, including affordable housing, is a key part of making life more affordable and building an economy that works for all Canadians. With the fastest-growing population in the G7, Canada’s housing supply has struggled to keep up with demand, leading to rising housing costs and affordability challenges for many Canadians.

According to the Prime Minister, “The Housing Accelerator Fund will help local governments cut red tape and backlogs, build the housing we need, and give more people in Canada a safe and affordable place to call home. We will continue to work to make life more affordable and create stronger, more prosperous communities from coast to coast to coast.”

The HAF is a significant investment in Canada’s housing infrastructure and represents a commitment to addressing the housing affordability crisis. The initiative is part of a broader plan to make life more affordable for Canadians, including efforts to reduce the cost of living, create good jobs, and invest in social programs and infrastructure.

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The need for affordable housing in Canada, particularly on Indigenous reserves, is dire. The lack of access to safe and affordable housing has been a long-standing issue, contributing to a range of social and economic challenges. The launch of the Housing Accelerator Fund by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is a positive step in the right direction towards addressing this crisis.

However, it is time for Canada to take a more comprehensive approach to the housing crisis. The establishment of a dedicated Ministry for Constructing Housing would be a significant step in bypassing red tape and taking over housing from provincial governments, who have shown a lack of effectiveness in addressing homelessness. Too often, federal dollars given to private organizations only result in a small fraction actually going towards housing or solving the problem. Providing safe and affordable housing is a moral obligation and a key factor in creating stronger, more prosperous communities for all Canadians.

Source: The Daily Scrum

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