Canada needs more housing investment, and simple tax changes can unlock it

Despite having viable projects and deep local support, community housing providers often struggle to find flexible and affordable financing that fits their needs.
Semi-detached single family homes in Ottawa’s Greenboro neighbourhood
Canada needs hundreds of thousands more homes each year, and no single source of financing will build them all, writes Suzanne Faiza.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion
BY SUZANNE FAIZA
October 7, 2026

International trade wars make for eye-catching headlines, but for most Canadians, their sovereignty and resilience is challenged daily through the cost of housing. 

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