On May 4, 2011, Bill 140, the Strong Communities Through Affordable Housing Act, received Royal Assent.

As previously reported, Bill 140 carried at Third Reading after being reported with amendments by the Standing Committee on Justice Policy on April 19, 2011. When proclaimed in force, Bill 140 will repeal the Social Housing Reform Act, 2000 and enact the Housing Services Act, 2010. 

The Bill should be consulted for coming into force information.