The state of affordable housing in rural Nova Scotia

The purpose of these Community Roundtables was to gain a better understanding of the need for emergency shelter and affordable housing in the province; increase capacity among public and private housing providers, and provide an opportunity to affect housing policy. [...] AHANS looks forward to working with government officials to harness the knowledge, skill and commitment of community-based organizations in developing and maintaining a broad range of safe and affordable housing for those in need. [...] The State of Affordable Housing in Nova Scotia - 1 A Community Roundtable Series and Symposium Report 1. Introduction The mission of The Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia (AHANS) is to promote and support access to decent and affordable housing throughout Nova Scotia. [...] The purpose of these Community Roundtables was to gain a better understanding of the shelter and affordable housing needs across the Province, to increase capacity among public and private housing providers, and to provide opportunities to affect housing policy. [...] AHANS invited all of the roundtable participants to the symposium as well as representatives of community groups, all levels of government, housing and service providers, regional development agencies, and faith communities to the symposium.