POLICY FIX
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Housing Crunch Continues in Manitoba
By Josh Brandon Across Canada, housing prices slowed down in 2013, but in Manitoba, there are no signs of the housing crunch abating. Last month, the average house price in Winnipeg surpassed $300,000 for the first time ever, …
Winnipeg and Manitoba Housing Data
Once again, here are the updated housing statistics for Winnipeg and Manitoba. CCPA-Manitoba compiles an annual update of housing data from a number of sources including Statistics Canada, CMHC, and the Province of Manitoba. This year’s update is …
It’s Time the Change the Budget Channel
By Lynne Fernandez and Christina Maes Nino The City of Winnipeg has released its proposed operational and capital budgets for 2014. As in previous years, it is hard to see the vision in this budget or the direction …
Cities to gain new tool for creating affordable housing
by Josh Brandon The ability of municipalities to regulate, permit or prohibit certain types of development activities within their boundaries is one of the most powerful tools of local government. Through proper planning, local governments can help encourage …
Bylaw amendment puts the heat on landlord scofflaws.
By Tyler Craig Winnipeg is famous for its long and cold winters. It is a reasonable expectation for those who live in rental housing that part of their rent should cover heating expenses and their landlords would provide …
They Have Stood by Me: Supporting Refugee Families in Winnipeg
PDF version For the full report, see here. by Lindsay Larios As Manitoba has welcomed many newcomers over the last few years, it has developed services to help these individuals and families adapt. Refugee families and individuals struggle …
Moving Forward, Giving Back: Transformative Aboriginal Adult Education
PDF version by Jim Silver [Ed. note: Jim Silver’s Moving Forward, Giving Back: Transformative Aboriginal Adult Education (Fernwood: 2013), will be launched at McNally Robinson Bookstore today, Tuesday, April 23, at 7:00 pm] When she was 12 years …
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