Unpacking the Crisis: How Zoning, Immigration, and the Skills Gap Fuel Canada’s Housing Affordability Issue

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Video: Why Homes in Canada Are So Expensive

 

It’s also alarming to note that while our population has doubled since 1976, we’ve only increased our housing starts by a mere 16% since the 1976. The disparity here is absolutely massive and raises questions about the government’s approach, over the past few decades, but especially during Trudeau’s tenure from 2015-2023, as he increased the disparity further via the alteration of the immigration levels. Is the government really balancing long-term economic goals effectively with the immediate housing needs of its people, particularly immigrants, Gen Z, or the millennials without access to a housing inheritance.
We’ve heard often from immigrants or younger demographics about the “sentiment” or “theory of a national covenant”, rightly or wrongly, that the government, which houses representatives from older generations, and some newer employees from Gen X and a few millenials raised in “house owner communities”, also known as “house people”, have been making decisions that favour the overall economy on a long term basis, at the expense of immediate housing affordability for younger demographics or immigrant demographics. While a robust economy is essential, it’s hard not to feel like these decisions, such as a federal government seeking more immigrants for economic growth/tax growth, is something that the older generations desire, but again, it dis-proportionally impacts the younger demographics or immigrants in Canada who try to secure their first homes or their first few jobs. .
Further, the video argues that the immigration to Canada is not for the needed trades workers or blue collar workers, that are needed to build infrastructure, clean energy systems or homes, but that the immigration is in fact for white collar workers, something that every Canadian millenial and Gen Z is already labelled as, as most millenials have received between 5 to 30 years of training in post-secondary. Most millenials and soon too Gen Z will also be educated to at least to the diploma, bachelor, master or doctorate level. .
The potential implications for social cohesion and perceived disparities between generations are significant and need a thorough examination. If a part of the population is attempting to skew the home prices, we believe the social and economic consequences could be significantly underestimated, and that it will not be a positive for Canada once the consequences are revealed.
This video and our discussions have only reinforced the importance of continuing this dialogue, holding our policymakers accountable, and ensuring a future where everyone can afford to buy a home.”

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@skillsgaptrainer “We were startled by Pierre’s response to the immigration question, as it seemed uncharacteristically defensive. Though we’ve come to know him as logically unswerving from the speeches we’ve observed, he hesitated momentarily, showing unanticipated nervousness. Is there an underlying fear? It’s vital to reassure the Conservative Party that we are discerning citizens who will not be misled by attempts from the Liberal Party to mis-characterize Pierre on any attempt to adjust supply/demand dynamics of the housing and the rental markets to stabilize the situation long term. We must also convey to Pierre our commitment to uphold his positions, especially if they are unjustly attacked using concepts such as ‘anti-minorities’ and ‘anti-immigration,’ accusation tactics that have been overly employed for years to demerit and devalue citizens of Canada on the Conservative Party or Libertarian disposition. More fittingly, he could have stated that “under a common-sense approach, adjustments to lower levels of immigration “might be” necessary, or back to “historical norms” might be necessary, if we fail to create enough housing to keep it affordable. Recognizing that even the most skilled politicians always seem to falter in their responses, we must acknowledge that human flawlessness is a myth. Judgment should be withheld until a comprehensive examination has been completed, something that can only truly be achieved after a few years with a Conservative government led by Pierre. Think about it, if only one error is caught in 15 years of TV speeches, that is a world record. We must reserve judgement for now.”

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@skillsgaptrainer 🇨🇦 @PierrePoilievre, “your vision resonates with the pulse of Canada. In these times of challenge and transformation, your leadership echoes the nation’s heart and soul. Your brave approach embraces energy innovation, military preparedness, rights and freedoms, crisis management, housing, lower inflation, and higher long-term business growth due to a lower debt economy. These rational positions make you a leader who stands with the people, not against them. Your engagement in accurate, evidence-based processes reflects a commitment to reason and problem-solving. We need leadership that respects us as citizens, our authority, our history, our identity, our families, our possessions, our freedoms, and our work value as people. We believe you are there to protect and keep us safe, militarily, economically, politically, and socially. Unlike those who pretend that a part of the population is dangerous and evil merely to dominate political time for years on end with “control the population topics,” you and the Conservative party are keen on addressing the very major challenges of the nation. Fearlessly, you explore and investigate the most effective ways to capitalize on the significant opportunities that Canadian industry has developed or has been awaiting permits to employ for at least 8 years. Your dedication to the success of Canada over the last 15 years is clear. Keep championing for Canada!” #LeadershipForCanada

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PS: Love the debates you have with the blue suit and the black glasses, very stylistic! Without glasses is OK too, when you’re on the road taking care of any kind of business, the Superman strength will come in handy in the 21st century “age of consequences”.😄 There are a lot of heroes, but there’s only one Superman that never loses the leadership position in the superhero universe. Winning at everything is rare, but with Trudeau there, we’re sure you’ll always educate and show Canada a superior way forward, and how to “always be a winner in every conversation”. We need to get you a shirt with a big “P” instead of an “S,” so you can turn Hope into Progress. While you represent both hope and progress for Canada, the fact that your leadership is heavily ingrained with moral integrity, commitment to truthful situational analysis from the perspective of engineers, and a desire to protect citizens (including those wishing bio-security or firearms rights) shows the self-sacrifice you’re willing to make for all Canadians. Unlike so many politicians who can only pretend or dress up as superheroes, you embody the real thing. One more thing.. It’s rare when Hollywood can’t pick a man to be Superman more than a Canadian politician. Good Job!”

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Related books and resources:

“The Affordable City” by Shane Phillips – Offers insights into policies that can make housing more accessible.

“Generation Priced Out” by Randy Shaw – Discusses the challenges younger generations face in the housing market.

“Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City” by Matthew Desmond – Although US-focused, provides a compelling look at the impact of housing instability.

“The Housing Bomb” by M.N. Baxamusa – Explores the ticking time bomb of housing policies.

“The Death and Life of Great American Cities” by Jane Jacobs – Although focused on American cities, this classic offers timeless insights into urban planning and housing, which can apply to the Canadian context and discussions on housing affordability.

“This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends: The Cyberweapons Arms Race” by Nicole Perlroth – While not directly related to housing or immigration, this book delves into cybersecurity and technology, topics critical to modern political and economic landscapes, which underpin discussions about national security and economic policies.

“Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging” by Sebastian Junger – This book offers insights into community and belonging, themes relevant to immigration policy and national identity discussions within the context of Canadian politics.

“The Wealthy Renter: How to Choose Housing That Will Make You Rich” by Alex Avery – Directly related to the housing affordability crisis, this book provides a Canadian perspective on how to navigate the housing market, which complements the discussion in your post.

“The New Urban Crisis: How Our Cities Are Increasing Inequality, Deepening Segregation, and Failing the Middle Class—and What We Can Do About It” by Richard Florida – Offers insights into urban planning and housing markets, which are pertinent to the housing crisis topic in your post.

“Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty” by Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson – This book delves into the political and economic reasons behind the success and failure of nations, which ties into discussions about leadership and economic policy.

“The Age of Surveillance Capitalism: The Fight for a Human Future at the New Frontier of Power” by Shoshana Zuboff – Discusses the impact of digital technology on society and the economy, relevant for understanding the broader context of policy decisions in areas like housing and immigration.

“The Best Laid Plans” by Terry Fallis – A novel set in Canadian politics, providing an entertaining yet insightful exploration into the political landscape of Canada, which complement the themes in our post.

“Building the Cycling City: The Dutch Blueprint for Urban Vitality” by Melissa and Chris Bruntlett – While focused on cycling and urban planning, this book includes themes of sustainable development and urban policy that can inform discussions about housing and urban growth.

 

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