Advocates call on federal government to support community land trusts as a way to preserve existing affordable housing

As Canada loses approximately nine affordable housing units for every new one that's built, community land trusts have emerged as a vehicle for neighbours to come together to purchase and protect existing affordable housing.
Housing Minister Sean Fraser, seen here on June 16, has said previous federal governments were wrong to get out of the housing business.

As politicians and developers emphasize the need for Canada to build its way out of the housing crisis, advocates say the federal government must also recognize the importance of supporting groups such as community land trusts that are trying to prevent the loss of existing ...

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