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Canada Needs to Double Home Construction to Restore Affordability

Monte Stewart June 19, 2025 2 min read
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Canada Needs to Double Home Construction  to Restore Affordability
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The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) reports that Canada must double its home construction efforts, building 430,000 to 480,000 homes annually until 2035, to restore housing affordability. Major cities like Montreal and Toronto face significant housing gaps, with Toronto needing a 70% increase in homebuilding over the next decade. The national strategy requires a modernized workforce, more private investment, fewer regulations, and advancements in construction technology to achieve these goals.