Housing Crisis in Canada: A Negligence of Human Rights
Image Source: The Canadian Press The True North Strong and Free? It’s no secret that a lot of people take the things in their lives for granted. Whether we’re longing for the latest tech gadget, pining over perfectly sculpted six pack abs, or dreaming of an even bigger holiday home, we often overlook how fortunate […]
Federal Election Party Platforms on Affordable Housing
This federal election, voters are looking for a party that will take action to combat our affordable housing crisis. Read on to see how.
Habitat HMD Supports Mississauga’s Housing GAP and the “Missing Middle”
Individuals who fall just beyond the criteria for affordable housing are often neglected in the discussion of housing and the city of Mississauga recognizes them as the “missing middle” within the housing continuum. This represents an individual who falls into “GAP”: someone making a moderate income and who still can’t afford to own a home. […]
Community Housing Renewal Strategy: How the Provincial Government is Expanding Affordable Housing
At Habitat HMD, we have a vision where everyone has a decent place to call home. We understand that making this a reality is contingent on the participation of key government players. Our homes are built on the foundation of these partnerships. We collaborate closely with the Ontario government, and their recent Community Housing Renewal […]
The Solution to the Affordable Housing Crisis: Surplus and Underutilized Lands
Ontarians are likely familiar with the affordable housing crisis our province is currently facing, with the highest share of residents living in unaffordable housing, second only to British Columbia. We’re seeing 27.6 per cent of Ontario households spend more than 30 per cent of their income on housing, which is the benchmark of what’s considered […]
6 Benefits of Affordable Housing: Impact on the Family
Among Canadian homeowners surveyed, 91 per cent say owning their own home is one of their greatest achievements in life. Beyond marking a considerable accomplishment, owning an affordable home provides a family with many benefits that increase their quality of life in several different spheres. In a Canada-wide survey of Habitat homeowners, we examined how […]