Halifax Regional Council Votes to Send Assessment Cap Report to Municipal Affairs Minister

Halifax Regional Council has approved sending a report and letter regarding the property assessment cap to the municipal affairs minister. Councillor Janet Steele said the cap creates barriers that affect residents' housing choices.

Halifax Regional Council voted in favour of forwarding a report and letter concerning the property assessment cap to the provincial municipal affairs minister. Editorial illustration

During the proceedings, Councillor Janet Steele addressed the impact of the policy, stating that the cap creates barriers that affect people’s housing choices.

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