Canada's Housing Crisis

[West]

Here's some articles that discuss the concerns over Canada's housing. 

https://policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/november-2023/fix-housing-crisis/

This one discusses: 

1. Effects of NIMBYism on getting appropriate permits for low income housing initiatives

2. Lack of incentives for low income developers and alternative models to financing development

https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.7088878

The impacts of immigration on housing supply and policy proposals to link immigration to available housing supply

Also discusses the impacts of building costs and interests rates on new home builds. 

https://www.homelesshub.ca/about-homelessness/homelessness-101/how-many-people-are-homeless-canada

Info on homelessness. Between 150 and 300 thousand are homeless in Canada. This article discusses contributing factors

[ExFlyer]

Nimbyism is a huge issue/problem in my area. No one wants low income housing in their back yard and protest at every public meeting.

Immigration is an issue not just for housing.

Homeless Hub is just a shaming rag. Hit the public to make them feel bad. Homelessness has been around for hundred years. Some folks just choose that lifestyle. The Salvation Army began 1865 to help the homeless. Population has increased dramatically and so have drug addicts and homeless.

Bottom line, there is no "right" to own a home. Everyone has the ability to own a home but that is entirely up the them. No one owes anyone a place to live.