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September 17, 2021
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'Home sweet home' is a dying dream: Federal election promises won't solve affordable housing crisis
Housing affordability is . However, there is no clear solution to fix the current complex housing crisis in Canada.
The Liberal party is hoping to build on their by . The Conservatives are also advocating for , yet the image accompanying their housing proposals is of a suburban neighbourhood full of single-family dwellings. This is currently the most .
The NDP has the most ambitious plan, promising to build . The parties all suggest solving the housing affordability crisis by increasing supply, especially rental and regulating foreign investment, but most importantly they focus on making it easier for people to buy a home.
Jennifer Chutter discusses why these plans and strategies appeal to Canadian voters but are still problematic.