US housing shortage rose to 4.5 million homes in 2022: Zillow
(NewsNation) — The U.S. housing shortage rose to 4.5 million homes from 2021 to 2022, according to a new analysis by Zillow. The deepening housing deficit went up from 4.3 …
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Canada’s highest rates of unsuitable homes in Brampton and Surrey
New data has provided a snapshot into housing suitability in Canada as of the 2021 population census, giving insight into the varying living conditions of international students across the country, …
Canada’s housing advocate has a roadmap to end homelessness. What is it?
Marie-Josée Houle on Tuesday called for an end to forced evictions of encampments and urged “alternatives that are designed following meaningful engagement with encampment residents.” The OFHA report, released on …
Could the way Canadians park vehicles be part of the housing crisis? – National
It’s no secret that Canada is facing a major housing shortage. But could the sheer amount of space used for parking vehicles be part of the problem? A recent Re/Max …
Airbnb eyes increasing housing supply, driving down prices
Airbnb is launching an effort to examine how to address the nationwide issue of housing affordability, focusing on increasing the supply and driving down prices. The company announced Wednesday the …
Tying immigration to homes a ‘good’ idea but not a fix-all: Housing minister – National
Housing Minister Sean Fraser says he supports the idea of tying the number of immigrants to Canada with the number of homes built; something Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is also …
Housing minister suggests immigration ‘reforms’ should be considered – National
Housing Minister Sean Fraser says potential changes could be made to both the international student visa and temporary foreign workers programs amid record-high immigration and a housing crunch. His comments …
International students are struggling. Can Ottawa’s review of the program help? – National
Amid a continued housing crunch and sky-high costs of living, the federal government’s immigration targets and plans for international students are facing renewed scrutiny. Immigration Minister Marc Miller said in an …