Other Canadian cities have innovated in order to ensure their residents are housed. Surely the nation's capital can do the same.

Last month, the federal government formally announced a commitment of $176.3 million to the City of Ottawa through its Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF). The funding will go to building 4,500 more affordable homes over the next three years.

This makes Ottawa one of nearly 20 Ontario cities to qualify for funding. Like other municipalities, the money is contingent on introducing a number of initiatives to make housing possible, including reforming municipal zoning to allow up to four homes on every residential lot by June, with enactment in 2025.

Source: Ottawa Citizen.com