A home is a human right: why inclusion must be built in

When the primary goal becomes building as many units as possible, as quickly as possible, the needs and rights of marginalized communities can be overlooked.

When we prioritize convenience over inclusion, we risk repeating past mistakes and upholding systems that push people further towards the margins instead of supporting them to thrive, write Janet Forbes and Ben Rowley. Unsplash photograph by Hannah Busing

Opinion

BY JANET FORBES, BEN ROWLEY

January 28, 2026

Across Canada, housing has become one of the most urgent public policy issues of our time. Rising costs, limited supply, and increasing homelessness have pushed governments to act quickly and creatively.

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