How Multilateral Agreements Help Governments Realize the Right to Housing
Multilateral agreements are functionally contracts between different levels of government which tie funding to action. They ensure that everyone commits their fair share of resources and follows through on the predetermined goals. They’re also an incredible tool for each level of government to hold each other accountable instead of pointing fingers when something doesn’t get done. When it comes to housing, multilateral agreements are fundamental to easing the affordability crisis, as no single level of government has the power and to do it on their own.
How to build 3.5M affordable homes in 10 years: ideas to address Canada’s housing shortage from Europe
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) reported days ago that Canada has a shortage of 3.5 million homes that should be added to existing rates of 2.3 million homes by 2030. This report follows on the heels of a $4 billion Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF), announced in April’s federal 2022 Budget. HAF’s aim is to […]
Affordable Housing is Job One
A letter to the newly re-elected PC party in Ontario on their affordable housing mandate.