Governments should not bail out speculative development models but invest in non-market housing, preserve affordability and ensure public subsidies serve long-term public outcomes, write noted B.C. experts in this open letter. Published July 29, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/07/29/Memo-Carney-Robertson-Fixing-Housing/

Memo to Carney and Robertson on Fixing Housing

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