HART is working with governments, housing providers, and advocates across Canada to redefine how we measure and address housing need.hart.ubc.caJoined May 2022
"Of the 62 [largest Canadian] cities... in only eight cities (six of which are in Quebec) could one affordably get a one-bedroom while working full time at minimum wage. "
@ccpa's recent Rental Wage Report is out, and it's not promising.
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New StatsCan research out - highlights:
1. Renters are moving a lot less often - % of long-term tenants is up to nearly 45%.
2. New tenants are paying on average $400/month MORE than tenants who have stayed for 5+ years. In 2001 it was negligible.
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More research just released on the predatory eviction practices of REITs.
When a financialized landlord buys a building, evictions go up by an average of 187%, even though the tenants are the same.
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CMHC's latest Observer article promotes government cites research disparaging rent control policies and attempting to dispel concerns about REITs and private sector housing investors. We have a few issues with it.
New blog: hart.ubc.ca/blog/cmhcs-mis…
NEW BLOG: Why Living Alone is Now a Luxury Most Young Canadians Can't Afford
Young people earn 25% less than those just a decade older. Yet they’re paying the same high rents. The result? Fewer resources to support yourself.
#housing
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Important research that highlights the fact that investor-owned #housing (both "mom-and-pop" landlords and financialized REITs) are more likely to evict racialized households and long-term tenants for short-term financial gain.
Important research that highlights the fact that investor-owned #housing (both "mom-and-pop" landlords and financialized REITs) are more likely to evict racialized households and long-term tenants for short-term financial gain.
Affording rent on a one-bedroom apartment requires a salary over $100,000 in Vancouver. For someone 25-34 earning the median income, a 1-bed is going to cost 60% of their earnings. For many young people, housing security remains a pipe dream.
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Unlike basement and carriage suites, non-profit social #housing, actually provides safe, secure, and affordable housing for people in perpetuity. With waitlists over 10 years long for non-profit/social housing, why not prioritize subsidies to this sector?
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It's exciting to see cities like #Winnipeg taking city-owned land and turning it into housing. These projects include nearly 40% affordable, supportive units, and indigenous-led development. We'll be watching the public hearing process on this one 👀 buff.ly/bGNHWKW
"For every month delayed, $70,000 in interest costs will be added to the project... but the true impacts will be felt most by the 74 people in need of housing who have had their hopes kicked down the road." - @jfatkey on #PoCo supportive housing.
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"Even the most efficient for-profit developers cannot house the lowest-income Canadians at truly affordable rents without public support. Doubling down on market supply without a smarter strategy will not deliver real affordability."
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