Fall economic statement expected to include housing spending

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Fall economic statement expected to include housing spending

The federal fall economic statement is expected to include billions in new spending - but only on one thing - affordable housing & rental housing. The statement will be tabled by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland Tuesday afternoon.

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