#housingcrisis is an active hashtag on Bluesky. In the last 30 days, 107 people shared 264 posts with it — around 9 a day. Activity is down 17% versus the previous week, peaking on Sep 14 with 16 posts.
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Kāinga Ora halts hundreds of housing developments, sells vacant land
The projects would have included 3500 homes, as the state housing provider also sells a fifth of its vacant land.
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Dozens of homeless people at Perth camp given less than a week to move
Roughly 50 people staying in tents and cars at a makeshift camp in the City of Rockingham have been ordered by the state government to clear the area, leaving many scared and with nowhere else to go.
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Homelessness increase not necessarily due to government policy changes - minister
Tama Potaka says victims of sexual or domestic violence should not be turned away from emergency housing.
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Minister Robertson makes a housing announcement in Ottawa – September 22, 2026
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7 in 10 young adults considering leaving Ireland - survey
Almost seven in ten young adults are considering moving abroad for a better quality of life, according to new research from the National Youth Council of Ireland.
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Canerector Foundation's $10-million gift to Habitat for Humanity GTA drives affordable housing expansion
Habitat for Humanity GTA has received a transformative $10-million gift from the Canerector Foundation, marking the largest donation ever received by any Habitat for Humanity affiliate in Canada. The gift will enable the organization to build a permanent 16,000-square-foot build factory in central Toronto, significantly increasing their capacity to construct affordable homes. According to Ene Underwood, CEO of Habitat for Humanity GTA, the first $5 million will support the development of a new permanent affordable homeownership community, while the second $5 million will strengthen the organization's ability to construct more homes than ever before. The new facility, officially opened on September 14, 2026, will allow for year-round indoor building, improve safety and efficiency, reduce on-site framing time from three to four months to three to four weeks, and cut material waste. This investment aligns with Habitat GTA's 2,000 homes strategic plan, aiming to deliver 2,000 new homes in the Greater Toronto Area by 2035, representing $1.2 billion to $1.5 billion in new, permanently affordable housing infrastructure. Susan Hawkins, president of the Canerector Foundation, shared that her family's long-standing relationship with Habitat GTA, spanning over 25 years, led to this significant investment. She emphasized the importance of creating a safe, protected environment for volunteers and donors to work year-round, which complements their homeownership community investment. Underwood highlighted that while Canadians often view affordable housing as a government responsibility, philanthropy plays a crucial role in addressing the housing crisis. She noted that Canada is on the verge of a significant transfer of generational wealth, particularly through real estate, and urged wealthy individuals to consider making large gifts to help shape future communities. Hawkins agreed that solving Toronto's housing crisis requires bold action from multiple stakeholders, stating that no single gift or organization can solve the problem alone. The Canerector Foundation's gift is seen as a major anchor investment that could inspire other philanthropists to contribute to the solution. Habitat for Humanity GTA's strategic plan and the new build factory represent a significant step forward in addressing the housing affordability crisis in Toronto, demonstrating how private philanthropy can effectively complement public efforts to create sustainable housing solutions.
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