Canada's New Housing Plan Won't Help, But Slowing Immigration Will: BMO - Better Dwelling
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Canada just announced billions in new measures to correct the housing issues it created. Last night the Government of Canada (GoC) released its latest budget, including billions in spending on new housing stimulus. BMO provided a list of the recent changes, noting they’ll have a limited impact, given most of the measures are demand stimulus. […]
  • @xmunk@sh.itjust.works
    9•1 year ago

    Incorrect. Canada’s primary issue is zoning restrictions.

    If we could densify then the insane value of land and condos makes high rises incredibly profitable - restriciny high rises because Karen really likes how suburban Kitsilano is is what’s fucking killing us.

    • @Beaver@lemmy.caEnglish
      4•1 year ago

      Build 3/4 storey apartments and invest in public transit/active transport and we can live as lovely as the Dutch do!