(February 4, 2016, Ottawa, ON) Today during a press conference on Parliament Hill, a coalition of seven housing sector leaders released a joint pre-budget statement, Affordable housing: a foundation for social inclusion.
The federal government has recognized the housing crisis we face. Expressed in its platform and the mandate letters from the Prime Minister, it is clear that housing is a priority. Affordable housing providers and advocates from across the country are optimistic that significant progress in the near-term is very possible. And better than anyone, we understand that affordable housing is the foundation of social and economic progress, offering security and quality of life over the long-term for our most vulnerable, or as a stepping stone towards the middle class for those who need temporary assistance.
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