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Federal government rejects Windsor's request for money from housing fund
Housing Minister Sean Fraser said he is not approving Windsor's application to the federal Housing Accelerator Fund as it was not ambitious enough.
Feds invest $37 million in net-zero administration and visitor centre at Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area
The project will be the first Parks Canada administered building to be built to Passive House Plus certification and net-zero carbon standards.
Feds commit $7 million for skilled worker training in Windsor
The funding will support two programs that aim to improve the participation of underrepresented groups in the Red Seal trades.
Real estate receiverships on the rise as projects stall
Elevated interest rates, construction costs and delays, and a slower real estate market are all contributing to the rising frequency of projects coming under financial stress, say experts.
Ottawa to offer universities, colleges low-cost loans to build new student housing
The announcement comes as the federal government grapples with a ballooning international student program that has added strain to local housing markets.