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Ford must back up housing rhetoric with concrete policies

In the Greater Golden Horseshoe, approval timelines average one-and-a-half years.


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In Vancouver, it takes almost two years, on average, to obtain a building permit.


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It costs an estimated $78,000 per unit to comply with building regulations in Vancouver.


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Sharing best practices is an easy first step towards a more housing-friendly and affordable Lower Mainland.


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On average, it takes more than 15 months to get a permit to build a new housing unit in Vancouver.


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Affordability in Toronto has eroded to an all-time low, with prices jumping by more than 50 per cent in the past five years.


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Long and uncertain building permit approval timelines are key barriers to building.