SOLVING The HOUSING CRISIS NEEDs everyone at the table.
We know that solving the housing crisis requires a national approach, with insights from stakeholders and all levels of government.
As REALTORS®, we understand the housing needs of Canadians. It’s our mission to push the government (and work with them) to find solutions.
REALTORS® understand the housing needs of your community.
For almost 85 years, REALTORS® have played a key role in building communities across Canada, offering diverse housing solutions, advocating progress, and delivering real, actionable ideas for housing needs.
Building lasting impact
Real ideas for real solutions.
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Creating a lasting national housing roundtable will unite stakeholders to tackle the housing crisis with cooperation, innovation, and policy alignment.
Stakeholders can identify high-demand housing types and locations, aiding governments in targeted policy development and alignment.
It can foster innovation in construction and regulations to enable rapid, cost-efficient, and modern homebuilding.
It can highlight best practices across different jurisdictions and encourage their implementation.
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Harnessing federal infrastructure funding in collaboration with municipal, provincial, and territorial partners can help boost the housing supply.
We recommend any new federal infrastructure funding, including but not limited to bilateral agreements, have conditions requiring the creation of new housing linked to population growth.
As the government prepares for significant infrastructure spending this fall, it's crucial to use these funds effectively. This includes incentivizing provinces, territories, and municipalities to:
Revise zoning bylaws
Expedite planning and approval processes
Convert distressed properties into housing
Align infrastructure funding with housing commitments
Promote construction innovation for faster housing development
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One of the reasons the construction industry has struggled to keep up with the high demand for housing is a lack of skilled labour.
Prioritizing skilled immigration in construction can effectively address the housing crisis, fill labour gaps, generate employment, and sustain housing growth.
A shortage of skilled workers in trades, such as carpenters, plumbers, masons, construction trades helpers and labourers has resulted in delayed projects, increased construction costs and slower residential housing development.
By implementing the proposed recommendations, it will not only alleviate housing pressures, but also foster a more robust and resilient housing market.
Canada's housing challenges have been escalating for decades, and requires ongoing commitment and concerted action from all levels of government to enhance affordability and accessibility.