Spend more, build more? City ups affordable housing budget but needs outside funds

The City of Ottawa will spend nearly 50 per cent more on building new affordable housing next year, but the budget increase won't necessarily result in more units hitting the market. First, the federal and provincial governments need to sign on.

Spend more, build more? City ups affordable housing budget but needs outside funds
A construction worker on a green bucket lift installs equipment onto a building under construction.

The City of Ottawa will spend nearly 50 per cent more on building new affordable housing next year, but the budget increase won't necessarily result in more units hitting the market. First, the federal and provincial governments need to sign on.