Build more homes—but don’t lock Canada into higher emissions

The choices Canada makes now will shape both its housing market and its emissions profile for a generation.
Emissions reductions in our homes ultimately depend on Canadians and their ability to invest in upgrades, writes Kate Koplovich.

As Canada races to fix its housing affordability crisis, one issue is consistently treated as an afterthought: how to close the housing supply gap without creating higher residential greenhouse gas emissions for decades to come.

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