Housing crisis, or opportunity?

The federal government can adapt the Canada Housing Plan to assume a more central role in funding and developing sustainable rental housing options.

A condominium tower in Ottawa’s Greenboro neighbourhood. Homeownership should not be viewed as an unattainable aspiration; it is imperative that all levels of government recognize and respect their roles in mitigating the housing crisis, writes ISG Senator Toni Varone.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY ISG SENATOR TONI VARONE

January 29, 2025

One of Canada’s greatest challenges today is the escalating affordable housing crisis. Many individuals and families—especially those with low to moderate incomes—are increasingly burdened by rising housing costs.

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