Bulk density

• The funding for these units comes from the recent bilateral agreement between Canada and Quebec under the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF).
• In this case, Ottawa, Québec, Longueuil and Mission Unitaînés are tackling the housing crisis and putting a roof over the heads of low- and moderate-income seniors by building 100 affordable housing units."
• "As a partner city, we are very pleased to contribute to this project that will significantly increase the affordable housing supply in Longueuil.
• The financial model was designed to provide long-term housing units whose rent is equivalent to 25% of residents' income.

• In parallel, Telefónica Deutschland continued to make strong progress with the densification and further roll-out of its green 5G network.
• As part of its ESG-agenda, Telefónica Deutschland assumes responsibility also for its employees and the wider society.
• Telefónica Deutschland continued its robust growth path in 9M 23 with its ‘value-over-volume’ focus underpinning its growth ambitions.
• Consequently, the company is well on track to achieve its in Jul-23 upgraded FY23 outlook and to meet FCFaL consensus [16] for FY23.

• The hottest summer ever recorded in the northern hemisphere is a stark reminder of the immediacy of the climate crisis.
• And the hardest hit by climate impacts, such as residents of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, are often those with the least capacity to adapt.
• People who live in this community are exposed to climate hazards made worse by a lack of green space and shoddy and aging housing.

Climate change impacts

• A changing climate has a heightened impact on residents due to several intersecting challenges.
• During a heat wave, urban tree canopy and access to nature can be lifesaving public goods.
• Read more:
  'Statistically impossible' heat extremes are here – we identified the regions most at risk

  Too often research on disproportionate climate impacts like this fails to reach those most affected.

• Researchers need to take the time to make their practices more accessible and connected to community-driven climate research needs.

Overcoming barriers

• A crucial step lies in universities such as the University of British Columbia seeking out opportunities to work more closely with climate-vulnerable groups.
• Residents deserve access to research on climate impacts and a voice in advocating for fairer climate policies.
• Making climate research easier to access and understand can set the conditions for transformative adaptation and help build resilience.

Centres of change and empowerment

• The UN Secretary General has pointed out that universities are “essential to our success” on climate action.
• Read more:
  Transformational change is coming to how people live on Earth, UN climate adaptation report warns: Which path will humanity choose?
• For these commitments to be fully realized and reflected in policy outcomes, climate research needs to be accessible and actionable.

• In Q3 2023, Mainstreet Equity Corp. (“Mainstreet”, TSX:MEQ) achieved double-digit, year-over-year growth across all key operating metrics for the seventh consecutive quarter.
• By strictly adhering to our 100% organic, non-dilutive growth strategy, Mainstreet has continued to create shareholder value throughout the economic cycle, including in periods of high volatility.
• As a result, vacancy rates have fallen to an all-time low of 1.9% in 2022, according to CMHC data.
• That said, Mainstreet has managed to limit its exposure to shortages through various avenues including foreign worker programs.