Alberta says Ottawa is overstepping by funding municipalities directly for housing projects [Video]

The Alberta government is considering new legislation to prevent the federal government from going directly to municipalities and providing funding for projects such as housing and transit.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced more funds for pre-fab construction as part of a series of announcements teeing up what is set to be a housing-focused budget. Trudeau made the announcement in Calgary on Friday with a $600-million price tag.

At a media conference in Winnipeg on Thursday, Trudeau also promised to earmark $1.5 billion in funds for non-profits to acquire more rental units across Canada and ensure they remain affordable.

“Younger generations, like millennials and Gen-Z, feel like they’re falling behind because housing costs are just too high,” said Trudeau on Friday.

“That’s not OK — and it needs to change.”

In response to the announcements, Alberta’s Social Services Minister Jason Nixon told reporters on Friday that the federal government is overstepping provincial jurisdiction, adding that provinces are best equipped to …