N.S. election: Liberals promise to build 80K homes in 8 years [Video]

As the Nova Scotia election campaign continues, the Liberals are promising to “deliver a better deal on housing.” The NDP will make an announcement about small businesses in Dartmouth, N.S., Friday, while Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Houston will be campaigning in Colchester and Pictou counties.

Liberals announce ‘better deal on housing’

Liberal Leader Zach Churchill is promising to build 80,000 homes by 2032 if he’s elected in the upcoming provincial election.

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“The PCs don’t mention housing in their platform, and while I agree with many of the NDP policies, they just don’t go far enough,” said Churchill. “Our plan will ensure more homes are built so Nova Scotians have a roof over their head that they can afford.”

The Liberals say they will implement the following initiatives to achieve this promise:

• The municipal funding formula will be reviewed to incentivize housing …