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There is a growing feeling high housing costs in and around Vancouver and Toronto may have national implications, and need attention beyond what local and provincial governments can do.

Ahead of an expected national housing strategy from Ottawa, a private meeting in Vancouver between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and B.C. Premier John Horgan on Thursday may have offered some hints at what the feds are willing to commit.

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It could be dollars for projects or support to stem speculation that is both a symptom and cause of out-of-control price gains, especially in Metro Vancouver’s pre-sale condo market.

The province, however, was not forthcoming with specific details as Premier Horgan and Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Selina Robinson later addressed a sold-out luncheon hosted by the Urban Development Institute, which represents developers.

“The Prime Minister is committing to the housing sector for the first time in a long time,” Horgan said, adding he asked Trudeau “for cash” to support issues in B.C., but also cited a range of areas from child care to forest fires.