PM Justin Trudeau in Calgary for housing announcement

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau greets contractors following a housing announcement in Dartmouth, N.S. on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese

By The Canadian Press

Posted Apr 5, 2024 6:32 am.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be in Calgary today, where he is expected to make a housing announcement.

It is just one part of a campaign-style pre-budget tour across the country.

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Trudeau is also scheduled to take part in a fireside chat this afternoon with members of the local business community.

The visit comes a day after a stop in Winnipeg, where he announced a new $1.5-billion housing fund.

The fund is meant to help non-profits acquire more rental units across Canada and ensure they remain affordable. 

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