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The public and media response to my new study on affordable housing exceeded expectations. I anticipated some really strong pushback against my proposals, because they’re pretty…
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In her presentation to the Standing Committee on Social Policy, CCPA-Ontario Senior Economist Sheila Block details the importance of the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan in…

In his presentation to the Standing Committee on Social Policy, CCPA Research Associate Hugh Mackenzie recommends ways to strengthen the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan. Attachments…

(Vancouver) A new study finds Metro Vancouver’s growing housing affordability crisis is widening the gap between the rich and poor, and requires a multi-pronged response…

Download 1.17 MB48 pages The housing market in Metro Vancouver is broken, and we need more rational planning and management in the interests of local people.…

How can we fix Vancouver’s broken housing market? Invest in affordable housing. Restrict absentee ownership. Make property taxes fair. Click for full-size image.
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