A simple but effective plan removes barriers to purchasing a first home
For many Aboriginal Canadians, living off-reserve means having better access to education and employment opportunities – yet a disproportionate number do not live in and can not access acceptable housing: in 2001, 24% of Aboriginal households fell into core housing need, compared to the [...]

The Canadian Funding Corporation reports on a novel and ingenious use of a geothermal system to save energy and reduce construction cost of a subdivision in Manitoba.
With a growing population of more than 6,200, the Cross Lake Band of Indians (CLBI) faces a substantial housing backlog. Like many communities aiming to create affordable housing, the [...]