Regional Council approved a comprehensive 10-year roadmap to expand and protect affordable housing across the municipality. Presented at the August 2026 meeting (report here), the Affordable Housing Strategy (AHS) formalizes the city’s role in enabling non-market, supportive, and deeply affordable housing while unlocking the final $19.8 million installment of Halifax's $79.3 million federal Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) agreement.

After staff returned to Council with the information report (blog post here), I submitted a notice of motion. That motion arrived at Regional Council on August 25 (see here).

Motion for Council to Consider: 

THAT Halifax Regional Council direct the CAO to: 

A Path Forward on Emergency Egress and Emergency Preparedness:

Following the devastating 2023 wildfire season, including the fires that deeply impacted our neighbours in Upper Tantallon, it became abundantly clear that community connectivity is a critical matter of public safety. That is why, in March 2025, I moved a motion directing staff to complete a Region-wide Subdivision Egress Review Study. 

On June 22, The Auditor General presented two reports to the Audit and Finance Standing Committee - the Capital Budget Audit, and the Audit of the Office of the Mayor. I'll break them down separately.

Capital Budget Audit:

In June 2026, The Auditor General released a comprehensive Capital Budgeting Audit (report here). Here are the key takeaways from the report and what they mean for the future of Halifax.

Navigating the Future of Coastal and Watercourse Buffers in Halifax

Watercourse and coastal buffers play a crucial role in our communities, serving as vital features for both ecosystem health and the protection of private property from hazards like flooding. Recently, the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) has been re-evaluating these buffers, trying to strike the right balance between environmental protection and the pressing need for housing development.