In Chilliwack, British Columbia, people like Janet Robertson are leaving Vancouver in search of affordable living. After being evicted from her apartment where she paid $650 monthly for two decades, Janet found herself renting a place 60 miles east in Chilliwack. Once underestimated, this farming community has now become a popular destination for Vancouver residents struggling with the soaring housing prices.
Across Canada, cities are facing a housing crisis that’s pushing renters out and making homeownership feel like a distant dream, especially for young buyers. Voters are turning their focus on this issue as they head to the polls on April 28 for the national elections. Urban centers are not just expensive; they are now on global lists for being some of the priciest places to find a home. In Toronto, the standard price for a single-family home has jumped to approximately 1.4 million Canadian dollars, compared to $970,000 just three years ago.
As Canadians face this dilemma, housing affordability is emerging as a critical topic for voters, shaping the political landscape in the lead-up to the elections.
Across Canada, cities are facing a housing crisis that’s pushing renters out and making homeownership feel like a distant dream, especially for young buyers. Voters are turning their focus on this issue as they head to the polls on April 28 for the national elections. Urban centers are not just expensive; they are now on global lists for being some of the priciest places to find a home. In Toronto, the standard price for a single-family home has jumped to approximately 1.4 million Canadian dollars, compared to $970,000 just three years ago.
As Canadians face this dilemma, housing affordability is emerging as a critical topic for voters, shaping the political landscape in the lead-up to the elections.
