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Canada must double home construction over 10 years for affordability: CMHC

Sean Previl June 20, 2025 1 min read
Global News
Canada must double home construction over 10 years for affordability: CMHC
AI Article Summary

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) indicates that returning to the housing affordability levels of 2004 in Canada is unlikely. However, the agency sees it as feasible to reach affordability levels similar to those of 2019 by doubling the pace of home construction over the next decade. This goal emphasizes the need for substantial increases in residential building efforts across the country.