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Premier Smith Reverses Edmonton Housing Rules, Accuses Ottawa of 'Bribery'
Premier Smith reverses Edmonton housing zoning rules, calling federal funding for density reforms a 'bribe' that...
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Calgary Mayor Warns of Dangerous Precedent as Province Flexes Housing Control Powers
Calgary's mayor warns Alberta's housing intervention in Edmonton sets a dangerous precedent for provincial control over...
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Edmonton Mayor Fires Back at Alberta's Housing Rules Reversal — Calls Move 'Uninformed'
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith orders Edmonton to scrap infill housing rules. Mayor Andrew Knack fires back, warning...
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Alberta Overreach? Province Orders Calgary to Keep Housing Policy as Council Weighs In
Alberta orders Calgary to maintain housing zoning approach, raising concerns among councillors about provincial...
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B.C. NDP Promises Tax on Empty Condos to Tackle Housing Crisis
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby promises new tax on empty condos and increased speculation fees to unlock housing....
Canada
Quebec Election Heats Up Over Housing and Cost of Living as Parties Clash on Affordability
Quebec party leaders clash over housing affordability and cost of living as election campaign enters day four, with...
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Calgary Repeals Blanket Rezoning — Now the Real Work Begins
Calgary scraps blanket rezoning after resident backlash. Now city faces pressure to find housing policy that actually...
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Calgary Council's Blanket Rezoning Hearings: Democracy or Theatre?
Calgary council voted to repeal blanket rezoning after eight days of public hearings, but most councillors had already...
Alberta
Alberta's Bill 28 Targets Library Sexual Content, Bans Vacancy Taxes, and Overhauls Municipal Rules
Alberta's Bill 28 proposes restricting explicit library materials for minors, banning vacancy taxes, and creating a...
Alberta
Alberta Housing Market Surges Without Rent Controls as Construction Booms
Alberta issued 47,300 new housing permits in Q1 2026, a 23% increase, as the province's free-market approach drives...
Canada
Ontario Budget Projects $13.8B Deficit as Ford Government Expands Spending Plans
Ontario projects $13.8B deficit, $6B higher than expected, while cutting small business taxes and boosting healthcare...