Protecting Manitoba’s Publicly Funded Housing examines Manitoba’s new Housing and Renewal Corporation Amendment Act, which came into force on January 1, 2026. The legislation requires approval before certain publicly funded housing buildings can be sold, demolished, or converted to other uses.
The report describes the legislation as an important victory for housing advocates who have pushed for stronger protections following the sale of publicly funded housing developments, including Winnipeg’s Lions Place seniors housing complex.
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Right to Housing Coalition
The Right to Housing Coalition is a group of individuals and organizations concerned about housing insecurity and homelessness experienced by low-income renters in Manitoba. Learn more at righttohousing.ca.
