Change in tuneThe rent cap is a stark departure from previous assertions by Premier Stephen McNeil and his government that rent control is not an effective tool for combating housing challenges. Two of the candidates vying to be the new Liberal leader and premier recently proposed forms of rent control. Affordable housing commission struckWednesday's announcement also included the creation of the Nova Scotia Affordable Housing Commission, which is charged with making recommendations about affordable housing strategies and actions. Russell said he's optimistic about the affordable housing commission and what it could do. "We've been trying to talk [about] affordable housing with the government for over 10 years and now it takes a crisis for everybody to come to the table.

Source: CBC News November 25, 2020 17:31 UTC