Affordable Housing Legislation (Bill 140) Receives Royal Assent

On May 4, 2011, Bill 140, the Strong Communities Through Affordable Housing Act, received Royal Assent. As previously reported, Bill 140 carried at Third Reading after being reported with amendments by the Standing Committee on Justice Policy on April 19, 2011. When proclaimed in force, Bill 140 will repeal the Social Housing Reform Act, 2000…

Affordable Housing Legislation (Bill 140) Passes Third Reading

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…

Affordable Housing Legislation (Bill 140) Passes Second Reading

On March 8, 2011, Bill 140, Strong Communities Through Affordable Housing Act, carried at Second Reading and was ordered referred to the Standing Committee on Justice Policy. Bill 140 would, if passed, repeal the Social Housing Reform Act, 2000 and enact the Housing Services Act, 2010. The legislation relates to the provision of housing and…