Bibliothèque

Language:

Collection:

Countries:

Authors:

Scott Takenaka

Publication Year:

The National Housing Strategy (NHS), released in 2017, was a significant return to the policy area for the Canadian federal government after years of disengagement. While provinces and municipalities continue to play a significant role in the development and delivery of housing policies and programs, the re-engagement of the federal government has led to a new layer of governance in the area, at a moment when Canadians feel increasingly pessimistic about housing.

With eight years having passed since the introduction of the NHS, this study aims to examine the status of federal-provincial relationships on housing. Specifically, it will explore where governance challenges have emerged due to the division of responsibilities between different jurisdictions in Canada, and whether these challenges differ between types of policy approaches. While focused on potential areas of improvement, the study also aims to identify areas and jurisdictions where there has been alignment to provide insights on how to make this relationship more fluid and efficient. Furthermore, it proposes two tools that could help support improved intergovernmental relations processes in Canadian housing policy.