Building solutions together: MP Lloyd Longfield champions federal strategies to address the housing crisis in Guelph – Guelph Today

MP Longfield is proud of the Guelph community’s collaborative spirit and working toward creating housing for all.

The housing crisis in Guelph and across Canada is more than just a headline; it’s a lingering aftershock of the COVID-19 pandemic that disrupted every facet of life from job security to construction timelines. When the pandemic hit, many projects stalled, labour shortages surged, and supply chains crumbled. The result has been a shortage of shelters, supportive housing, affordable units, and private developments that left many struggling to find a place to call home.

For MP Lloyd Longfield, housing has been a cornerstone issue throughout his nine years in office, and the pandemic only deepened his commitment. He recognizes that no single level of government can tackle this crisis alone. He says, “It’s a complicated social issue that I’ve been working on since 2020 with the Mayor of Guelph, Cam Guthrie and our MPP Mike Schreiner. The three of us meet monthly to discuss how each level of government is addressing the issue of housing. We are united in tackling one of the most pressing challenges of our time.”

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