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Bill 241, Radon Notice for Dwelling Permits, manitoba bill would require approving authorities to give dwelling-permit applicants a radon notice approved by the director, due 180 days after royal assent. Sponsored by Trevor King (PC).
Nova Scotia is changing minimum planning rules for Halifax Regional Municipality to allow more residential development and remove some barriers to mass timber buildings up to 12 storeys. HRM must adopt some changes by January 15, 2027, and update other planning documents by June 30, 2027, including rules for subdivisions and streets that can improve emergency access.
Bill 55, An Act to Amend the Property Assessment and Taxation Act, bill would let a taxing authority seek court transfer of title for unsold tax-sale property, with notice to owners and interests. It is at 1st Reading as of October 27, 2026. Sponsored by Caroline Wawzonek.
Bill CER26-0234, Council recognizes church's 125th anniversary, council would recognize Saint Martin of Tours Catholic Church's 125th anniversary with a ceremonial resolution. It is at Retained by the Council as of November 10, 2026. Sponsored by Robert White (Democratic), Anita Bonds, Wendell Felder, Trayon White, Christina Henderson, Zachary Parker, and Phil Mendelson.
Nearly 200 First Nations Chiefs and leaders met with the Prime Minister and provincial and territorial premiers to discuss shared priorities. The federal government will explore a First Nations Sovereign Wealth Fund and announced funding for Indigenous jobs, emergency preparedness, policing and community safety.
Bill SB-1446, Manufactured-home residents gain protections, introduced bill would create a DCED ombudsman and set relocation payments for manufactured-home communities, including up to $4,000 (single-section) or $6,000 (multisection) and 180 days' notice for closures. It is at Referred to Urban Affairs & Housing as of October 26, 2026. Sponsored by Steven Santarsiero (Democratic) and Jay Costa.
Bill SB-1501, Freedmen Affairs Office Bill, governor would appoint the Freedmen Affairs Office executive director to study Reconstruction-era obligations and issue annual policy recommendations. It is at Referred to State Government as of October 26, 2026. Sponsored by Sharif Street (Democratic) and Amanda Cappelletti.
Greater Sudbury will receive up to $45.3 million for water and wastewater upgrades after committing to eliminate development charges for all housing types from March 30, 2026, to March 31, 2029. The city estimates the fee break and infrastructure investment could unlock 3,320 homes; the funding depends on required agreements and approvals.
Essex County municipalities are set to receive up to $105.8 million for housing-related infrastructure in exchange for reducing or eliminating development charges on all housing types. The reductions vary by municipality and could lower the cost of building a home by up to $40,862; funding depends on agreements and project approvals.
Windsor and Tecumseh will receive up to $84.4 million through the Development Charge Reduction Program after committing to lower development charges for all housing types from March 30, 2026, to March 31, 2029. The cuts are intended to lower homebuilding costs, while the funding will support roads, stormwater systems and sewer infrastructure needed for housing growth.
Bill HR-673, Study on converting detention centers, pennsylvania House resolution would direct the Joint State Government Commission to study converting immigrant detention centers to community projects and report within 12 months. It is at Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations as of October 23, 2026. Sponsored by Christopher Rabb (Democratic), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, Nikki Rivera, Maureen Madden, Benjamin Waxman, Emily Kinkead, Ben Sanchez, Manuel Guzman, Dan Williams, Eddie Pashinski, and Ed Neilson.
An executive order directs federal housing agencies to pursue steps that could lower mortgage costs, including pilot programs for canceling mortgage insurance and accepting alternative title reviews on eligible refinances. It also sets a 180-day deadline for recommendations on factory-built housing and directs the Agriculture and Veterans Affairs departments to reduce rates on their direct home loans, subject to law and available funding.
Ontario Housing Minister Rob Flack, Parliamentary Secretary Jennifer McKelvie and Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens are set to make remarks and hold a media availability. The advisory does not specify when it will take place or what will be discussed.
Bill S-237, Cities and Municipalities Day Act, the bill would declare a national Cities and Municipalities Day. It is at Consideration in committee as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Éric Forest (Senator).
Hobbs Manor in Brandon will receive $73,793 for the first phase of upgrades to its community spaces, including connected audiovisual equipment, a refitted exercise room and safer, more comfortable furnishings. The project aims to make activities more accessible and help residents stay active and connected.
Bill A-5710, Abandoned properties pilot creates land bank, a bill would establish a temporary pilot to acquire abandoned properties in designated municipalities, with the DCA or CRDA running the program and a land bank created within six months. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Maureen Rowan (Democratic).
Bill S-4861, Abandoned-property rehab pilot begins, lawmakers would establish a temporary abandoned-property pilot ending December 1, 2031, run by the Division of Local Government Services, with DCA or CRDA acquiring designated properties. It is at Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by John Burzichelli (Democratic).
Bill S-4859, Veteran housing preference expands beyond wartime, bill would let municipalities offer veteran housing preferences for up to 50% of affordable units via agreement. It is at Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Gordon Johnson (Democratic).
Bill H-5703, City could subordinate reversionary right for club loan, bill would authorize Brockton mayor to subordinate the city's reversionary right on 233 Warren Ave to a lender for up to $1.3 million. It is at Senate concurred as of October 26, 2026. Sponsored by Rita Mendes (Democratic) and Bridget Plouffe.
Bill HR-10883, Tax tweak for residential like-kind exchanges, bill would amend the tax code to allow nonrecognition of gain or loss in certain residential real property exchanges. It is at Introduced as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Michael Lawler (R) and Josh Gottheimer.
