B.C. facing pushback from latest cities added to housing target list
More B.C. municipalities are pushing back against the NDP government's new housing targets, saying they're doing their share, but the province is not.
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More B.C. municipalities are pushing back against the NDP government's new housing targets, saying they're doing their share, but the province is not.
A total of 30 cities, towns and villages are now on a quota list meant to spur new housing in communities where residents are struggling to live, and Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon is not deterred by those such as New Westminster, which says it’s being unfairly targeted.
Mayor Patrick Johnstone is calling “BS” on the province’s new housing targets for New Westminster.
It’s been one of the top municipalities for building new developments in B.C.
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