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Will 3.45 million new homes solve Canada’s housing crisis?
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17 minutes
Released:
Sep 26, 2023
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A recent report from Canada’s federal housing agency, CMHC says we need 3.45 million new homes built by 2030 in order to reduce skyrocketing housing costs. Supply has long been an issue especially in the expensive markets of Toronto and Vancouver. But, is it possible for Canada to ramp up construction so drastically and what happens if we don’t?The Globe’s Real Estate Reporter, Rachelle Younglai, is on the show today for a reality check on what can fix Canada’s housing crisis.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com
Released:
Sep 26, 2023
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Podcast episode
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