Greens and Liberals Unveil Housing Affordability Plans in New Brunswick Election
Both parties propose reforms aimed at reducing housing costs amid soaring property assessments and rent prices.
- Green Party Leader David Coon plans to reform the property tax system by tying assessments to rental income rather than property value.
- The Greens also propose a rent cap linked to rental units to prevent evictions aimed at increasing rent prices.
- Liberal Leader Susan Holt announces a fund to support non-profit and community housing projects, though funding specifics are not disclosed.
- The Liberals pledge to build 30,000 homes, implement a 3% rent cap, and eliminate provincial sales tax on new multi-unit developments.
- Progressive Conservative Leader Blaine Higgs has fewer public campaign events scheduled, focusing on media engagements.