Subsidized social housing promotes economic well-being for Canadian renters, new study finds

Subsidized social housing promotes economic well-being for Canadian renters, new study finds

The years following the COVID-19 pandemic were difficult for renters. The pandemic was followed by an economic recovery marked by inflation, population growth and rising interest rates. These increased the cost of financing for landlords and limited the ability of first-time buyers to access homeownership. Overall, these dynamics increased the shortage of affordable housing. Rents have risen sharply in many regions, and housing continues to be t…

The Rent IS Too High: Blame Zoning and Supply Caps, Not Rental Apps

Despite occasional political friction, the United States and Canada remain deeply intertwined economically and culturally. Their similarities make them ideal for comparison — especially when investigating the causes of rising rents and housing prices, which have surged in lockstep in both countries. Between 2019 and 2024, Canada’s median home price skyrocketed 45 percent to CN $481,745, according to Zoocasa. In the United States, the increase wa…