Time to build—together

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Canadians don’t want business as usual—they want homes they can afford, infrastructure they can rely on, and communities where they feel safe and supported, writes Rebecca Bligh.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY REBECCA BLIGH

May 26, 2025

This government has pledged to build 500,000 homes a year, to grow a more resilient economy, and to stand firm in an increasingly uncertain world. These are the right priorities. But here’s the hard truth: none of these goals are achievable without local governments as ful...

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