Measures intended to reduce housing and household energy expenses.
Wab Kinew announced Métis-led affordable-housing funding and changes limiting certain rent increases while expanding rent-control coverage. Susan Holt identified affordability, housing infrastructure and residential-tenancies modernization as priorities. Tony Wakeham announced an electricity rebate and a larger home-heating supplement.
Premier Wakeham Announces $54 Million in Additional Affordability Relief - News Releases
Premier Tony Wakeham announced $54 million in affordability measures: a 15 per cent Churchill Falls electricity rebate for residential Newfoundland Power and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro customers starting in January 2027, and a doubled Home Heating Supplement of up to $1,000 for eligible oil-heated households.
Media Advisory: Premier Wakeham to Announce First Phase of Government’s Plan for New Affordability Measures - News Releases
Tony Wakeham, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will announce the first phase of planned new affordability measures on October 22 at the Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro building in St. John’s. Finance Minister Craig Pardy will join him, and the announcement will be livestreamed on the GovNL YouTube channel.
Premier Susan Holt said New Brunswick’s throne speech sets out the coming year’s legislative and policy agenda, focused on health care, affordability and economic growth. Planned measures include collaborative care clinics, a mental health advocate, a health workforce strategy, export diversification, online safety legislation for children and updated residential tenancy rules.
Province of Manitoba | News Releases | Manitoba Government Changes Regulations to Limit Rent Hikes and Expand Rent Control to Keep Rent Affordable: Premier
Premier Wab Kinew announced Manitoba will limit above-guideline rent increases for capital expenses by reducing costs passed to tenants by 40 per cent. Tenants will no longer have to pay proposed increases before Residential Tenancy Branch decisions. Kinew also noted expanded rent control and a higher renters’ affordability tax credit.
Province of Manitoba | News Releases | Manitoba Government Signs Bilateral Housing Agreement with Manitoba Métis Federation
Premier Wab Kinew announced a bilateral agreement with the Manitoba Métis Federation to invest $18 million over five years in more than 70 affordable homes for Métis elders and families. The funding supports the Red River Métis Housing Strategy and housing projects across Manitoba.