Researchers warn House committee about the ‘dramatic erosion’ of affordable rental units

Canada’s largest residential landlords say a shortage of new supply is at the heart of the housing crisis, but researchers and advocates are warning about the loss of affordable rental units.
Housing Minister Ahmed Hussen has the job of calibrating affordability criteria for the housing development incentives included as part of the National Housing Strategy.

A House committee’s study of the presence of large investors in Canada’s housing market has laid bare fundamental differences in approach between industry and advocates on how to address shortages at the low end of the housing market.

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