What if the housing crisis wasn’t just about supply—but about outdated policies holding us back?

 

In this episode, I unpack the latest OECD report on Canada and what it reveals about housing affordability. From skyrocketing rents and home prices to stagnant incomes, the report paints a sobering picture of why so many Canadians feel locked out of the market. But it also points to solutions we can act on right now.

 

We dive into zoning barriers, labor shortages, and rising material costs that make development slower and more expensive. I break down why Canada’s share of social housing has fallen so sharply, how tax incentives can fuel speculation, and why reforming permitting and supporting construction innovation could be game changers. We also look at lessons from other countries and what coordinated action across all levels of government might look like.

 

Tune in to hear the real story behind Canada’s housing affordability challenge—and what needs to change if we want to make homes accessible again.

 

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Read the OECD report here: https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/2025/05/oecd-economic-surveys-canada-2025_ee18a269

 

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