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Municipal Policy Commentary Archive

GST ‘rental housing’ exemption will do little if municipalities don’t cut fees and red tape
By Josef Filipowicz | September 20, 2023
Ontario government can accelerate housing supply—without eroding public trust
By Josef Filipowicz | August 14, 2023
Vancouver’s new zoning proposals—a good start, but not nearly enough
By Josef Filipowicz | August 4, 2023
Canadian cities are getting denser—but mostly in handful of neighbourhoods
By Josef Filipowicz, Steve Lafleur | July 6, 2023
Housing policy across Canada failing existing Canadians and newcomers alike
By Josef Filipowicz, Steve Lafleur | July 4, 2023
Canadians want more houses—but they aren’t getting built
By Josef Filipowicz, Steve Lafleur | April 25, 2023
Rent control wrong answer for Calgary’s rental woes
By Steve Lafleur, Josef Filipowicz | April 13, 2023
Reality check—foreign buyers aren’t buying up B.C.’s housing stock
By Steve Lafleur | February 27, 2023
Alberta’s continued success depends on maintaining its housing advantage
By Josef Filipowicz, Steve Lafleur | February 15, 2023
B.C.’s new ‘rental’ fund may actually reduce rental housing in the province
By Steve Lafleur | February 7, 2023
Overdue plans for housing require action in 2023
By Josef Filipowicz, Steve Lafleur | January 3, 2023
Detractors of Ontario's new housing plan must offer alternative solutions to affordability crisis
By Josef Filipowicz, Steve Lafleur | December 16, 2022
Ottawa’s new tax-free home savings account won’t increase housing affordability
By Steve Lafleur | April 29, 2022
Premier Ford, here’s how to end Toronto’s housing crisis—legalize it
By Steve Lafleur | February 10, 2022
‘Inclusionary zoning’ will reinforce Toronto’s exclusionary zoning policies
By Steve Lafleur | November 25, 2021
Should cities remain creatures of the province? Yes
By Lydia Miljan | November 15, 2021
More government money won’t move needle on housing affordability
By Steve Lafleur | July 16, 2021
Red tape—not greedy companies—drives Canada’s housing crisis
By Steve Lafleur | July 6, 2021
Horgan home subsidies won’t make Metro Vancouver more affordable
By Steven Globerman | May 26, 2021
Post-COVID housing squeeze will hurt lower-income residents
By Steve Lafleur | May 17, 2021
Empty house tax fails to meaningfully increase housing availability in Vancouver
By Steve Lafleur | February 9, 2021
Road tolls in Vancouver—a great idea if done right
By Steve Lafleur | January 6, 2021
Future economic growth in B.C. rests on shaky foundation
By Steven Globerman | December 7, 2020
Housing affordability will continue to decline absent basic reforms
By Steve Lafleur | November 25, 2020
Condo booms still aren’t enough to satisfy housing demand
By Steve Lafleur | October 22, 2020