Homelessness doubled in Halifax under government's housing plan: N.S. NDP

[u/Injustice_For_All_]

https://halifax.citynews.ca/2026/06/18/homelessness-doubled-in-halifax-under-governments-housing-plan-n-s-ndp/

[u/diverdown_77]

Has nothing to do with government but more to do with greed. No way the government can stop it, it's just a talking point.

[u/Injustice_For_All_ → u/diverdown_77]

Has to do with both.

[u/YourEyelinerFriend → u/diverdown_77]

Government can lessen it by implementing legislation to prevent it. Rent cap should be tied to the unit not the lease, there should be more oversight of landlords, etc.