Tag: Housing Policy
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UK Ageing Population: Why Young People Bear the Burden
Introduction: The Lords’ finding and why it matters A recent House of Lords inquiry has highlighted a stark consequence of demographic change in the United Kingdom: young people will bear the consequences of an ageing population. With public finances stretched and living standards under pressure, the report argues that policy responses have not kept pace…
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TD Chastised in Dáil for Stunt Highlighting Children in Homelessness
Background to the Dáil Row The Irish Dáil chamber was recently the stage for a contentious moment when Social Democrats TD Rory Hearne drew attention to the country’s child homelessness crisis with a provocative art display. Critics say the move was a calculated stunt; supporters argue it was a vital reminder of a pressing social…
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TD Chastised Over Dáil Stunt Highlighting Children in Homelessness
Overview: A Politically Charged Moment in the Dáil In a session that focused on housing and social welfare, a routine Dáil question quickly escalated into a contentious moment when a Social Democrats member drew attention to the plight of children experiencing homelessness. TD Rory Hearne held up a piece of art intended to illustrate the…
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Trauma Tower: Kingston’s Troubled Social Housing Spotlighting Police Calls and Mental Health Struggles
Kingston’s Housing Crisis: What Trauma Tower Reveals Trauma Tower, the colloquial name given to a high‑rise social housing building in Kingston, Ontario, has become a pinpoint in a broader discussion about housing, safety, and mental health support. Recent reporting has highlighted an uptick in police activity and distressing incidents within the building, underscoring the long…
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Airbnb Dominance in Victoria: How Short-Term Rentals Tighten the Housing Crunch
Overview: A Towns-First Short-Term Rental Shift In popular Victorian holiday towns, the housing market has begun to feel the quiet pressure of a new economic driver: short-term rentals. Investors and property portfolios are purchasing multiple homes with the explicit aim of converting them into Airbnb-style listings. The result, advocates say, is a shrinking pool of…
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Ontario Tenancy Reform: Bill 60 Passes at Queen’s Park
Bill 60 passes at Queen’s Park, ending months of debate Ontario lawmakers gave final approval to Bill 60, the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, sealing a major reform to the province’s Residential Tenancies Act. Premier Doug Ford’s government framed the measure as a way to speed up housing construction and curb bureaucratic delays, but critics…
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Ontario Passes Controversial Tenancy Bill at Queen’s Park
Overview: A Major Shift in Ontario’s Housing Law Ontario lawmakers approved a contentious set of reforms to the province’s housing laws on a final vote at Queen’s Park, paving the way for sweeping changes to the Residential Tenancies Act. The Bill 60, titled the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, has been a focal point of…
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LSK Heads to Court Over Makongeni Estate Evictions
LSK Takes Legal Route to Pause Makongeni Demolitions The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has announced plans to pursue legal action in response to government demolition plans at Makongeni Estate. The move seeks to suspend ongoing and upcoming evictions that are part of a broader project to pave the way for new affordable housing developments.…
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Trump Says He’d Feel Very Comfortable With Mamdani in New York City, Framing Cost-of-Living as a Shared Focus
Background: A High-Profile Meeting in New York Former President Donald Trump publicly described a sense of alignment with New York City leader Mamdani during a press conference that underscored their shared focus on cost-of-living and urban policy. In a moment that drew attention from national pundits and local residents alike, Trump said he would “feel…
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What to Expect When Trump and Mamdani Meet Friday in the Oval Office
Overview: A historic first face-to-face coupling On Friday, former President Donald Trump will host New York City’s mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in the White House’s Oval Office. It marks the first time the two leaders will meet in person, turning a routine transition moment into a headline event with potential implications for how federal-local dynamics are…