Chender calls for federal deal to lower housing costs and reduce Halifax traffic

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Posted this 2026-06-16 11:48 AM ADT

HALIFAX – On Tuesday, Official Opposition Leader Claudia Chender called on Premier Houston to sign a deal with the federal government to make the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) more affordable and functional for residents.

Chender is urging Houston to use federal funds to invest in programs that keep more truly affordable apartments and homes in the city and fund the Joint Regional Transportation Authority report to expand rapid transit and ferry service in HRM.

The federal government has put $366 million dollars on the table for Nova Scotian through the Building Canada Strong Fund which can be used for housing and post-secondary education capital infrastructure. The Canada Public Transit Fund includes $25 billion over 10 years for publ…