Don’t let the housing crisis fan flames of xenophobia

We must hold our governments accountable for their role in the housing crisis instead of laying the blame at the feet of hard-working new Canadians.

Stifling red tape has created a bottleneck in our housing supply, making it more difficult for both newcomers and existing residents to find affordable housing, writes Hans Jain.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY HANS JAIN

November 8, 2023

As a first-generation Canadian and a purpose-built rental housing developer, I am worried that the housing crisis may cause an increase in xenophobia. Recent polling shows a sharp decrease in public support for immigration as Canadians increasingly associate affordability an...

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