Bibliographic Details
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HOME AID. |
| Authors: |
Lorinc, John (AUTHOR) |
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Canada's History. Apr/May2025, Vol. 105 Issue 2, p20-27. 8p. 9 Color Photographs. |
| Subjects: |
HOUSING, VETERANS, HOME ownership, COOPERATIVE housing, MILITARY dependents, SUBURBS, BROTHERS, FLOOR plans, BABY boom generation |
| Abstract: |
The article from Canada's History discusses how the federal government addressed the postwar housing crisis in Canada, focusing on the actions taken in Vancouver in 1946 by Second World War veterans to occupy the old Hotel Vancouver. The housing shortage, exacerbated by the return of veterans and war brides, led to tense feuding among political parties and calls for government intervention. The government's response included initiatives like Wartime Housing Ltd. and the Veterans' Land Act, which aimed to provide temporary rental housing and rural housing assistance, respectively. The article also highlights the ideological debates surrounding housing policy and the role of the private market in addressing housing needs, drawing parallels to contemporary housing challenges. [Extracted from the article] |
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