housing affordability

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Canada’s rental markets in even worse shape post-pandemic

The country's rental vacancy rate fell to 1.9 per cent—the lowest it’s been since 2001.


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Alberta’s continued success depends on maintaining its housing advantage

Calgary's rental vacancy rate for purpose-built rental units fell from 5.1 per cent to 2.7 per cent.


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Overdue plans for housing require action in 2023

Toronto plans to overhaul zoning and housing approvals by early this year.


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Detractors of Ontario’s new housing plan must offer alternative solutions to affordability crisis

In the 1970s roughly one home was built annually for every 1.2 new Ontarians compared to 2.4 new Ontarians in the most recent decade.


9:32AM
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Premier Ford, here’s how to end Toronto’s housing crisis—legalize it

Toronto had 360 housing units per 1,000 residents in 2020, well below the national average of 424.


1:37PM
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Ford government thwarts development during housing crisis in the GTA

There are 360 homes for every 1,000 GTA residents—well below the Canadian average.


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Horgan home subsidies won’t make Metro Vancouver more affordable

Vancouver is among the most unaffordable cities in the world.


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Housing affordability will continue to decline absent basic reforms

Housing prices increased 111 per cent in Toronto and 82 per cent in Vancouver.