Unlocking the Door to Homeownership
Discussing Housing Affordability in Canada
Over the last five weeks, housing affordability has been top of mind for Canadians, and for politicians. All four major parties have included measures to address housing affordability in their platforms. A national debate on housing took place on October 6, 2019, and there has been a steady stream of media articles talking about the…
The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) has been monitoring all political parties as they announce platform measures to improve housing affordability. Today’s announcement from the Conservative Party of Canada – that it would introduce new measures to make it easier for first-time homebuyers to purchase a home – incorporates key measures that CHBA has been…
Like housing affordability, climate change is a top-of-mind issue for Canadians. And there's an important role that housing can play. But smart climate change policy is required to ensure that addressing climate change doesn’t put homeownership further out of reach. The federal government has policy levers to address climate change and improve affordability in tandem…
Are you concerned about housing affordability? Whether you're looking to become a first-time home buyer or own your own property now, we want to hear from you! There are many factors affecting Canadians' ability to afford their own homes. Tell us about your experience. Are you facing any roadblocks as you try to become a…
Housing in Canada works as a continuum. Those who are in core housing need (like emergency shelters) are on one end, and those who can purchase market-rate housing (or rent if they prefer) are on the other. It looks like this: Canadians Want to Own their Homes About 94% of Canadians either live in a…
Have you ever noticed that some neighbourhoods are made up of only one kind of house that would appeal to a very specific buyer? Have you ever been frustrated that there’s nowhere to shop in your neighbourhood within walking distance? It’s a common problem in Canada, and one that we call “the missing middle.” If…