Background primer on Canada’s housing system

This Canadian Housing Evidence Collaborative (CHEC) background paper was submitted to the Federal Housing Advocate. It describes the historical and current context of Canada’s housing system, outlines the roles of different levels of government, outlines the evolution of housing policies, and discusses the impact of federal funding on affordable housing.
Author: Dr. Steve Pomeroy, Focus Consulting Inc.
Topics include: housing policy, government roles, federal funding, history of housing, research