Looking back at the housing situation in the province over the past year, experts and industry stakeholders weigh in on how we did and where we go from here.
Some low-income Nova Scotians are waiting months to receive provincial support payments. Community organizations and opposition MLA offices say there is a backlog in the system due to the increase in demand as more people struggle with the cost of living.
Until last week, low-income Nova Scotians looking for a place to live could apply for a rent supplement benefit for two months while they searched. The province says this option was removed to "ensure fairness and program accountability."