Francois Fayad
Study tour in Finland: Five days in a country that is driving down homelessness
In September 2025, Alison Lair and I had the opportunity to join a study tour organized by the Canadian Housing & Renewal Association and CIH Canada. We spent five days […]
Housing as a national strategic asset: What the 2025 federal Budget reveals
Budget 2025 marks a turning point in how the federal government approaches housing. Under the new Build Canada Homes (BCH) banner, Ottawa now places housing on par with infrastructure, defence, […]
Impact of tariffs on housing: Upcoming shock and solutions
The newly imposed tariffs risk triggering job losses, reducing purchasing power, and slowing down construction. With rising inflation and stagnant wages, more and more Canadians will struggle with housing affordability, […]