Considering the current…

Considering the current state of the Environment we certainly must be concerned about the environment and the deterioration of Farm Land and Wet Lands. However, are there a few options that the Ontario Government has not considered. Since it is imperative that low-income housing become available to those who cannot afford the extremely high cost of rent and of owning a home, what options may the Government and others consider? I am a senior citizen. Many of my friends are forced to live alone in large older homes that need upgrades and repair. Who on a fixed income can afford this extra financial burden? There may be space in the home for an apartment in the basement or attic. No senior citizen wants to become a landlord. This is a problem that is currently not being addressed. I have been in the position of landlord and I sold houses rather than deal with the problems - non payment of rent, damage to property, disagreements with neighbours, etc. A tenant that doesn't pay their rent and damages the property can set the owner back thousands of dollars in a year. Currently, no one is steering the boat.
I live in the country and often see farms go up for sale. The farmers in this area rightly purchase the property for the land. However, there may be a farmhouse that could be used but sits empty. Why? What farmer wants to be a landlord?
Municipalities probably have older Motels that are not fully occupied. Could these be purchased by the government and rented to low-income singles. What do we need for accommodation? Heat, hydro and water. Some in my area try to live in mobile homes or small houses, this generally is not allowed in my area. Why? If there is vacant city land, could the government or city place small houses on these properties and designate them for the homeless. I am so old, I was raised in a wartime house. We didn't even have a bathtub or shower. Heat was provided by an oil furnace in the livingroom. We had no built-in kitchen cabinets. Guess what. I didn't know I was poor and I had a great life. At least I did not have to live on the street, in Canada, in the COLD. My suggestion is that officials at the Provincial and Municipal level need to start thinking outside of the box!!