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Canada Faces Housing Crisis: 2.1 Million Homes Needed

6/24/2025

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Canada needs to double home construction to restore 2019 affordability, requiring 430,000-480,000 new units annually for ten years.
Ontario's goal of 1.5 million homes by 2031 may be inadequate; 2.1 million units are necessary to meet demand.
A rental housing shortage of over 450,000 units is exacerbated by increased immigration post-pandemic.
While rental prices are decreasing, affordability remains an issue, with many renters allocating over 30% of their income to housing.

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Story summary

Canada needs to double home construction to restore 2019 affordability, requiring 430,000-480,000 new units annually for ten years.
Ontario's goal of 1.5 million homes by 2031 may be inadequate; 2.1 million units are necessary to meet demand.
A rental housing shortage of over 450,000 units is exacerbated by increased immigration post-pandemic.
While rental prices are decreasing, affordability remains an issue, with many renters allocating over 30% of their income to housing.