A tale of two renters: Housing affordability among recent and existing renters in Canada

This article from Statistics Canada explores disparities in housing affordability between recent and long-term renters across the country. It highlights key trends and challenges, noting that from 2011 to 2021, the number of renter households grew at a faster rate than owner households. The findings show that recent renters face significantly higher shelter costs and are more likely to live in housing deemed unaffordable.
Topics include: housing affordability, renter demographics, and shelter costs.