Human Resources Legislative Update
Affordable Housing Legislation (Bill 140) Passes Third Reading
Date: April 20, 2011
On April 19, 2011, Bill 140, the Strong Communities Through Affordable Housing Act, carried at Third Reading after being reported with amendments by the Standing Committee on Justice Policy.
When proclaimed in force, Bill 140 will repeal the Social Housing Reform Act, 2000 and enact the Housing Services Act, 2010. As previously reported, the legislation relates to the provision of housing and homelessness services under provincial oversight.
The Bill should be consulted for coming into force information.
