This report examines the legal definitions of community land trusts (CLTs) globally and nationally to guide the development of a legal framework in Canada. It discusses the impact of legal definitions on community-level operations, the complexities of the current legislative landscape, and the potential benefits and challenges of formal legislation.
Author: Meagan Auger, J.D., Peter A. Allard School of Law, University of British Columbia
Topics include: community land trusts, legal definitions, Canadian housing policy