Ottawa hikes fees housing experts hate, despite warning from feds
The federal housing minister warned the City of Ottawa not to do it, but councillors have hiked development charges by 11 per cent — with more increases yet to come.
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The federal housing minister warned the City of Ottawa not to do it, but councillors have hiked development charges by 11 per cent — with more increases yet to come.