January 26, 2018
Halifax Today
Andy Pinsent
Councillor wants report on taking over housing from the province
Regional Council will discuss taking back the social housing portfolio from the province for the Halifax-area during its meeting on Tuesday, something that’s been out of the municipality’s hands for over 20 years.
Deputy Mayor Waye Mason is putting forward a recommendation from HRM’s Economic Development Standing Committee looking for a staff report with options for the “transfer of the responsibility to operate and deliver housing programs and services within the boundaries of Halifax…”