Housing

How Stable Are Canada's Commercial Lending Institutions?

In the not too distant past, Canada’s banking system was widely admired for its stability.

Oct 26 •

The Housing Crisis: One More Kick at the Can

The federal government has no shortage of initiatives designed to solve our housing sorrows.

Sep 28 •

What's Hiding Inside Canada's Non-Profit Sector?

You’d be amazed how much money you can earn through a non-profit.

Jul 30 •

Why Aren't Federal Affordable Housing Initiatives Designed to Build Affordable Housing?

I recently came across a fascinating piece analyzing why publicly-funded affordable housing projects cost so much more in Chicago than in Houston.

May 28 •

How Governments Could Actually Help Home Construction

We’re all agreed that there’s a housing crisis in Canada.

Apr 27 •

Is Government Inflation Reporting Accurate?

Who ya gonna believe: official CPI figures or your lyin' eyes?

Apr 24 •

So What ARE We Supposed To Do With the Homeless?

Sometimes a quick look is all it takes to convince me that a particular government initiative has gone off the rails.

Jan 30 •

Solving the Housing Affordability Crisis With This One Cool Trick

The Audit has a growing library of posts addressing the housing crisis.

Jan 26 •

Does Immigration Drive Up Canadian Housing Prices?

The Free Press recently published a fascinating article claiming that immigration is not a significant cause of housing cost increases in the U.S.

Jan 12 •

Do High-Rise Developments Depress Fertility Rates?

Canada’s sharp downward trend in fertility rates has appeared in this space before. For many reasons I see this as a looming crisis. Here, to refresh…

Jan 2 •

The Hidden and Tragic Costs of Housing and Immigration Policies

We've discussed the housing crisis before. That would include the destabilizing combination of housing availability - in particular a weak supply of new…

Dec 8, 2024 •

Solving Canada's Housing Crisis

The world's a big place. Is there anything out there worth trying here?

Oct 23, 2024 •

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