In response to the escalating housing crisis in Atlantic Canada, housing ministers from New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador are urgently seeking a $500 million federal investment. This funding would aim to accelerate housing development across the region, which has been struggling with rising housing demands and supply shortages. On August 23, 2024, the ministers convened to emphasize the need for collaborative efforts and federal support to address these critical issues.