Yep I do see it like that. In NB in early 2010's it was absolutely no fun for everybody.
Regular Canadian people never protest about important things like these, they always protest about irrelevant things. IMO, they should have protested when IRCC announced they are increasing PR quota in this insane housing crisis.
Oh no, actually they are upset. especially those who are impacted. but some media cannot catch their voices for some reasons. They can hear loud and clear anti immigration stances but this... meh not that important.
No argument from me on the issues, I totally agree. However, no country can fix such problems while increasing the population by 3% every year. Only African countries are growing at the same rate as Canada, it's insane. Assimilation takes time. Dropping millions of people suddenly is a really bad idea, especially for the government that cannot address the issues you rightly raised.
Canadians generally very socialistic (moreso than US) and similar to West European countries. Problem is the younger generation expects to have the Standard of Living that their parents/grandparents did and are angry that they can't. They want the government to pay for everything to makeup for this reduction in SOL but don't understand that Canada's economy isn't nearly as competitive as it was back then + more old people. Instead of lowering taxes, breaking up unions and encouraging business investment, they are doing the opposite. Immigrants are also an easy target.
It is clear now that the government is stuffing the country full of immigrants at the cost of their own people, I hope Canadian people realize this.
At the expense of working and middle class Canadians. The rich and elite are benefiting immensely.
Absolutely, this is what I meant. All those landlords and big corporations want as many new people coming in as possible.
I've seen so many pro-life protests in Calgary downtown, but not a single one so far for housing affordability. It is funny where people put their time and energy.
What is the solution for housing affordability? I honestly don't think they will ever fix it. From the supply side, that is. Reducing demand is the only solution but they will shoot themselves on the other foot
Yeah, however, moderate affordability is possible though without shooting off the other foot. Harper has shown how it can be done. Moderate and targeted immigration, lower pensions, higher retirement age, more fiscal responsibility. Everything in moderation should bring some equilibrium. Going insane in one direction pretty much leads to disasters.
Even if we fix supply side issue, those that already have investments will do everything to get their money out. While it could impact, but won't impact much. Canada needs to bring back govt funded and managed housing projects as that can be a possible solution.
You're an optimist I see. I don't trust the government to do anything. Look what they're doing with TransMountain pipeline. Went from an 8B project to 30B+. Do you think they can be trusted with creating affordable housing? If so, I have a bridge to sell you..
Its one of those things.... First they blamed Chinese are causing housing crisis. Then they claimed corporations. And the latest punching bags are immigrants, specifically Indian immigrants and students. At no point any one said that releasing enough land is necessary. Fixing building code is necessary. And devil have your soul if you suggest to tax captial gain on sale of primary residence.
Actually the solution is simple but no one has guts to take it....
