New Brunswick maintains three per cent rent cap, but researchers and advocates call for more action
The provincial government announced Wednesday that a three per cent limit on rent increases will remain in place for another ...
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Low-income households need targeted energy rebate, some anti-poverty advocates tell province
With residential electricity bills quickly rising in New Brunswick, some advocates are calling for a relief program geared towards low- ...
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NB Update: Could P.E.I.’s tougher rent control system serve as a model for New Brunswick? [video]
In this edition of the NB Update, we look at stronger rent control measures that advocates say are needed in ...
St. Thomas study examines the lives of rotational workers
New Brunswick trades workers have long sought better employment conditions in other provinces, but the latest generation of workers has ...
Redefining the political consensus: Limiting migration is going to make our problems worse
With political “centrists” like Mark Carney and Keir Starmer announcing intentions to limit immigration this month, one would think the ...
Faced with tariffs, Canada should pivot to the future
Since incoming president Donald Trump threatened 25 per cent tariffs last month, Canadian politicians have flocked to Florida like snowbirds. ...
Bah humbug: New Brunswick tenants deserve better rent control
On December 13, New Brunswickers finally got some rent control. Unfortunately, it is not going to meaningfully restrain rental inflation. ...
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NB Update: Rent cap will fail unless tied to unit, says prof | Labour perspective on Canada Post workers’ strike [video]
In this edition of the NB Update, we hear from activists who fought for the New Brunswick government to implement ...
Tenants’ rights groups welcome new rent control legislation, but call for more protections [video]
The provincial government has introduced legislation that would limit rent increases to three per cent annually, fulfilling a major campaign ...
‘Workforce housing’ and the affordable housing crisis
Last month, Fredericton City Council announced new by-laws permitting “workforce housing” development in commercial corridors along Prospect Street and around ...
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