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Canada needs to build 1.3M additional homes by 2030 to close housing gap, says PBO
The report by Yves Giroux's office also accounts for the number of additional households that would form if sufficient housing were available.
Ontario bill aims to speed up stalled housing developments, boost student housing
Calandra has previously indicated that Ontario needed to be building at least 125,000 homes this year, ramping up to at least 175,000 per year in the near future.
Building permit values rise 9% in February
The total monthly value of non-residential permits increased 12.3% to $4.7 billion, while the value of residential permits rose 7.4% to $7.1 billion.
Caivan, University of Waterloo launch Future Cities Institute
The Future Cities Institute will bring together leading minds from across sectors to solve the most challenging and urgent issues facing global cities.
Ontario looks at counting student residences toward aim of building 1.5 million homes
Calandra's says that now the ministry is considering counting student residences and retirement homes for future years and will consult with municipalities on the issue.