City reaches deal with feds on housing money, but no details yet

Mayor Mark Sutcliffe says he's signed an agreement with the Housing Minister Sean Fraser to secure a share of the $4-billion Housing Accelerator Fund. The announcement comes without financial details, but the city had hoped for $150 million.

City reaches deal with feds on housing money, but no details yet
Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe said at Ottawa City Council on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024 that the city will use Housing Accelerator funding to speed up approval processes and get more housing built. 

Mayor Mark Sutcliffe says he's signed an agreement with the Housing Minister Sean Fraser to secure a share of the $4-billion Housing Accelerator Fund. The announcement comes without financial details, but the city had hoped for $150 million.