'They were just hell-bent': Mayor battling Ottawa over 'really left' housing mandate

Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens is urging the new Liberal government, led by Mark Carney, to reconsider federal affordable housing mandates, particularly the $4-billion housing accelerator fund, which he believes do not align with his community’s needs. Dilkens emphasizes local knowledge in city planning, rejecting a $30-million fund due to its rigid conditions that undermine local governance and community character.

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