Housing

Is This What It'll Take to Solve the Housing Crisis?

I’ve written my fair share of articles focusing on Canada’s housing crisis. I’ve discussed the roles taxes, development fees, zoning restrictions, and…

Feb 11 • David Clinton

How Does Canada Measure Poverty?

If a society hopes to manage welfare safety nets and economic policy intelligently then it’ll need clarity on who’s poor.

Dec 14, 2025 • David Clinton

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, 2025 • David Clinton

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, 2025 • David Clinton

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, 2025 • David Clinton

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, 2025 • David Clinton

How Governments Could Actually Help Home Construction

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

Apr 27, 2025 • David Clinton

Is Government Inflation Reporting Accurate?

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

Apr 24, 2025 • David Clinton

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, 2025 • David Clinton

Solving the Housing Affordability Crisis With This One Cool Trick

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

Jan 26, 2025 • David Clinton

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, 2025 • David Clinton

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, 2025 • David Clinton

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