The measures come as Ottawa faces increasing pressure to address skyrocketing rent prices and help communities struggling with homelessness
says the federal government is putting nearly $200-million in new money toward supporting low-income renters and shelters.
Freeland says another $100-million will go toward emergency winter funding to help shelters to create more spaces for people without housing. Freeland made the announcement alongside other cabinet members at a weekly news conference in Ottawa.
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