Auditor General Releases Performance Audit on Supply Management by Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation

The article discusses a scathing Auditor General’s report on Newfoundland and Labrador Housing, a Crown corporation, noting it has “failed its mandate abysmally” with a budget of $149.2 million and 327 staff. It argues this failure contributes to a housing crisis in the province, including long wait lists and accommodation issues, and questions why tax…

The article reports that residents near NLHC units in the greater St. John’s area accuse the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation of allowing problematic properties to operate with impunity as “trap houses,” enabling drug- and crime-related activity. It notes residents’ complaints to NLHC, calls for annual property inspections, and references an…

The article reports that Newfoundland and Labrador Auditor General Denise Hanrahan released a report criticizing the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation for failing to effectively manage social rental housing, citing lack of demand forecasting, poor asset management, and failure to follow tenancy policies. It notes political responses, with…

The Auditor General Denise Hanrahan released a report detailing systemic issues at the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation. It highlights a 71% increase in the housing waitlist from 2021 to 2025, plus needs for governance strengthening, data-management improvements with new software, and exploration of over-housing, under-housing, and unit…

The Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation says that accepting animals in emergency shelters is not straightforward because some people have allergies or fear, and animals without proper training can be disruptive. The statement notes that while some situations require pets, it is not always possible to accommodate them, and mentions ongoing…