An online survey has launched to help provide more data on housing issues across Nova Scotia. The government is working to identify current and projected housing gaps and guide future housing policy and initiatives.

Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister John Lohr says government recognizes the entire province is experiencing the housing problem, but the needs vary from place to place.

In a release, Lohr said, "to make good policy decisions, we need to hear directly from Nova Scotians about their experiences.”

He is encouraging everyone to take a few minutes to complete the survey which will remain open until Dec. 4.

The department will also collect feedback from Nova Scotians this fall through a series of focus groups, interviews, workshops and stakeholder meetings.

The survey and housing needs assessment are part of recommendations made in the Affordable Housing Commission report.

To participate in the survey got to: www.nshousingneeds.ca/

The final report from the Housing needs Assessment is expected to be released this winter, the results of which will be available to the public.

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