Can't afford the rent: Rental wages in Canada 2022 - CCPA

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Can’t afford the rent
There is no province in Canada where workers can afford an apartment at minimum wage. The neighborhood-level data paints a dire picture of out-of-control rents.
July 12, 2023

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