Cities that build more homes when they’re most needed tend to see less home-price volatility.
housing supply
In the greater Toronto and Vancouver areas, rents keep rising and rental vacancies remain low.
The more floors allowed in new projects, the more feasible they become.
The federal government recently committed $1.37 billion to two major rapid transit projects in Metro Vancouver.
When Ontario announced a modest reform earlier this year, groups lined up to defend rent control.
The laws of supply and demand apply to housing, like any other good.
Over the last 12 months, apartment building completions in Toronto reached a 25-year high.
There’s a long path from a good idea to a successfully implemented policy.
Queen’s Park aims to boost the number of secondary suites including laneway homes and garage units.
High housing costs and long commutes can discourage workers from moving to cities such as Toronto.