The Provincial government is addressing a shortage of housing with the creation of the Task Force on Housing Affordability.

     Donna Harpauer, Social Services Minister, says the province's urban centres can't keep up with the demand for affordable housing, as vacancy rates hover around 0% in numerous cities.

     The Task Force will look at improving housing affordability, increasing capacity, and examining how to manage long- term monitoring, and policy development.
     They will then report their findings and recommendations back to the Minister by May 30, 2008.