Canada's housing crisis rests

in the hands of government

It doesn't take a mathematical genius to figure you why we have a housing shortage in Canada. The federal government welcomes thousands of immigrants without having the resources to look after their needs when they arrive, not the least of which is a place to live. Hotels are not the answer.

   Our provincial government still taxes the daylights out of people who want to buy a home but can't come up with the $15,000 or so for the property transfer tax, close to the amount you'd need for a downpayment. As long as we've got these obstacles politicians are blowing smoke. - Aug. 28, 2025