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Toronto Wanting To Build Rentals Is Admirable, But Lacking In Know-How

To build 65,000 units, the City of Toronto must start producing 11,000 units a year for the next six years. That’s a tall order, in and of itself. But to become their own builder-developer is another thing entirely.

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More Can Be Done To Fix Canada's Housing Crisis, But The Feds Need To Act Now

The housing crisis has been widely discussed by the federal government, but what's needed is a dramatic increase in home-building efforts.

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If You Build It: Ontario’s Housing Crisis Needs Quick Action, Even Quicker Approvals

Ontario's home building approval processes have not improved, and urgent action is needed on this front now, not tomorrow.

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Steps Must Be Taken To Address Ontario's Shortage Of Planners

Ontario is experiencing a shortage of urban planners, but ensuring there are enough is essential to move the needle on housing.

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Building Multiplexes Is a Good Start, But It's No Silver Bullet

Plenty of work remains to be done to make meaningful inroads into the housing supply crisis, but allowing more multiplexes will help.