What caused the housing crisis? | Canadian Housing Evidence Collaborative

Webpage outlining key causes of Canada’s housing crisis, including home prices and rents nearly doubling from 2003 to 2023, wages rising only about 25%, and the unequal impacts of housing scarcity and discrimination on marginalized groups. A list of 15 contributing factors to the escalation of rents and housing costs is provided. Relevant for tenant groups, managers, and policy staff who need clear context on affordability, homelessness risk, and equity issues affecting the housing sector.
Topics include: housing crisis Canada, housing affordability, rental housing, homelessness, housing discrimination.