The federal government has no authority to enforce mandatory rent control, which falls under provincial jurisdiction. We believe that, to curb the unaffordability of housing, the federal government must heavily invest in the non‑profit sector and ensure that funding from its new federal housing plan aligns with its goals.
The many billions on the table obviously must be invested in the non‑profit sector. Loans, subsidies and public lands must be prioritized for this sector. Groups that can't knock on various doors must be given the chance to access these units quickly through at least one simple stand‑alone program.