Feb Budget 2009: Billoins in new housing spending, but not for those who need it most.

Wellesley Institute | Fed budget 2009: Billions in new housing spending, but not for those who need it the most < read the whole post!

LESS HELP FOR THOSE THAT NEED IT THE MOST: The driveways and decks tax credit is up to three times bigger than the entire investment set aside for lower-income Canadians who are suffering the most. An even bigger concern – virtually the entire $2 billion in affordable housing investments will have to be cost-shared with the provinces and territories following negotiations.