HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Liberal Leader Zach Churchill says if his party is elected to govern on Tuesday, it would develop a comprehensive housing strategy for seniors.
Churchill made the announcement Wednesday at Liberal headquarters in Halifax before heading off on his campaign bus to his riding in Yarmouth, N.S.
The platform also says a Liberal government would work with non-profit agencies to ensure there is affordable housing available for seniors."We'll increase funding for programs that help seniors upgrade their homes to meet their changing needs, whether that's adding a ramp or widening a hallway," he said. The platform calls for spending $5 million over four years on adapting existing housing.
Churchill said a Liberal government would also review the property tax system, which he says penalizes seniors who want to downsize. In particular, he said the residential deed transfer tax had to be changed. "This will help with paying for the essential expenses like home repairs, phone bills, transportation," he said.
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