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Housing and Infrastructure Minister Gregor Robertson. Federal decisions on taxation, housing finance, and infrastructure funding shape the conditions under which homes are built, writes Kevin Lee. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JANET FORBES, BEN ROWLEY | January 28, 2026
When we prioritize convenience over inclusion, we risk repeating past mistakes and upholding systems that push people further towards the margins instead of supporting them to thrive, write Janet Forbes and Ben Rowley. Unsplash photograph by Hannah Busing
Opinion | BY JANET FORBES, BEN ROWLEY | January 28, 2026
Opinion | BY JANET FORBES, BEN ROWLEY | January 28, 2026
When we prioritize convenience over inclusion, we risk repeating past mistakes and upholding systems that push people further towards the margins instead of supporting them to thrive, write Janet Forbes and Ben Rowley. Unsplash photograph by Hannah Busing
Opinion | BY ADRIAN SCHUT | January 28, 2026
Over the past few decades, Canada has become one of the most regulated places in the world to build housing, writes Adrian Schut. Unsplash photograph by Josh Olalde
Opinion | BY ADRIAN SCHUT | January 28, 2026
Opinion | BY ADRIAN SCHUT | January 28, 2026
Over the past few decades, Canada has become one of the most regulated places in the world to build housing, writes Adrian Schut. Unsplash photograph by Josh Olalde
Opinion | BY MARGARET PFOH | January 28, 2026
Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty, left, and Housing Minister Gregor Robertson. Prioritizing Indigenous housing is not a special interest, but a national responsibility, writes Margaret Pfoh. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY MARGARET PFOH | January 28, 2026
Opinion | BY MARGARET PFOH | January 28, 2026
Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty, left, and Housing Minister Gregor Robertson. Prioritizing Indigenous housing is not a special interest, but a national responsibility, writes Margaret Pfoh. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ALEXANDRA DORAN, YUSHU ZHU | January 28, 2026
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne. The 2025 budget renewed commitments to supportive and transitional housing but programs that have supported moderate-income households are set to expire, write Alexandra Doran and Yushu Zhu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ALEXANDRA DORAN, YUSHU ZHU | January 28, 2026
Opinion | BY ALEXANDRA DORAN, YUSHU ZHU | January 28, 2026
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne. The 2025 budget renewed commitments to supportive and transitional housing but programs that have supported moderate-income households are set to expire, write Alexandra Doran and Yushu Zhu. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY CSG SENATOR CLÉMENT GIGNAC | January 28, 2026
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney. A recent Senate committee report makes 12 recommendations to get more homes built quickly, including updating the GST rebate threshold, writes Sen. Clément Gignac. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY CSG SENATOR CLÉMENT GIGNAC | January 28, 2026
Opinion | BY CSG SENATOR CLÉMENT GIGNAC | January 28, 2026
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney. A recent Senate committee report makes 12 recommendations to get more homes built quickly, including updating the GST rebate threshold, writes Sen. Clément Gignac. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | March 20, 2024
Critiques of the Liberals’ National Housing Strategy highlight that it has been great for profiteers, but not for affordable housing, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | March 20, 2024
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | March 20, 2024
Critiques of the Liberals’ National Housing Strategy highlight that it has been great for profiteers, but not for affordable housing, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JODI HALL | March 20, 2024
Housing Minister Sean Fraser attends a press conference in the National Press Theatre on Dec. 12, 2023. The federal government can, among other things, ensure the GST rental housing rebate regulations include long-term care homes, writes Jodi Hall. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JODI HALL | March 20, 2024
Opinion | BY JODI HALL | March 20, 2024
Housing Minister Sean Fraser attends a press conference in the National Press Theatre on Dec. 12, 2023. The federal government can, among other things, ensure the GST rental housing rebate regulations include long-term care homes, writes Jodi Hall. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KEVIN MURPHY | February 28, 2024
Housing Minister Sean Fraser. There is a simple step the federal government can take that won't cost taxpayers anything, but could save Canadians an estimated $6.5-billion over four years, writes Kevin Murphy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KEVIN MURPHY | February 28, 2024
Opinion | BY KEVIN MURPHY | February 28, 2024
Housing Minister Sean Fraser. There is a simple step the federal government can take that won't cost taxpayers anything, but could save Canadians an estimated $6.5-billion over four years, writes Kevin Murphy. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY PIERS YOUNG | February 26, 2024
Canada's federal Housing Minister Sean Fraser, pictured recently on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY PIERS YOUNG | February 26, 2024
Opinion | BY PIERS YOUNG | February 26, 2024
Canada's federal Housing Minister Sean Fraser, pictured recently on the Hill. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KEVIN LEE | February 7, 2024
Housing Minister Sean Fraser, left, at a press conference with Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. There is a very strong economic case for changing Canada’s restrictive mortgage rules in order to spur new supply immediately, writes Kevin Lee. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY KEVIN LEE | February 7, 2024
Opinion | BY KEVIN LEE | February 7, 2024
Housing Minister Sean Fraser, left, at a press conference with Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. There is a very strong economic case for changing Canada’s restrictive mortgage rules in order to spur new supply immediately, writes Kevin Lee. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 7, 2024
Josh Mbandi, left, is an Ontario regional affairs adviser to Housing and Infrastructure Minister Sean Fraser, while Sebastian Clarke, right, is director of operations and engagements. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 7, 2024
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | February 7, 2024
Josh Mbandi, left, is an Ontario regional affairs adviser to Housing and Infrastructure Minister Sean Fraser, while Sebastian Clarke, right, is director of operations and engagements. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ISG SENATOR TONY LOFFREDA | January 31, 2024
Chrystia Freeland
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland sponsored the Affording Housing and Groceries Act, which received royal assent last December. Hopefully, it’s a step in the right direction, but this bill alone will not address the systemic issues undermining the housing sector, writes Sen. Tony Loffreda. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ISG SENATOR TONY LOFFREDA | January 31, 2024
Opinion | BY ISG SENATOR TONY LOFFREDA | January 31, 2024
Chrystia Freeland
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland sponsored the Affording Housing and Groceries Act, which received royal assent last December. Hopefully, it’s a step in the right direction, but this bill alone will not address the systemic issues undermining the housing sector, writes Sen. Tony Loffreda. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY CSG SENATOR PAMELA WALLIN | January 31, 2024
Housing construction in a Claridge Homes development in Ottawa’s Findlay Creek neighbourhood is pictured on Aug. 22, 2023. Despite the promise of more houses faster, housing starts overall were actually down seven per cent in 2023, and there was a shocking 25 per cent drop in construction of single-family homes, writes Sen. Pamela Wallin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY CSG SENATOR PAMELA WALLIN | January 31, 2024
Opinion | BY CSG SENATOR PAMELA WALLIN | January 31, 2024
Housing construction in a Claridge Homes development in Ottawa’s Findlay Creek neighbourhood is pictured on Aug. 22, 2023. Despite the promise of more houses faster, housing starts overall were actually down seven per cent in 2023, and there was a shocking 25 per cent drop in construction of single-family homes, writes Sen. Pamela Wallin. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY NDP MP LORI IDLOUT | January 31, 2024
The housing crisis raises many challenges, and Nunavut’s climate makes things even more difficult, writes Lori Idlout. Photograph courtesy of Timothy Neesam/Flickr
Opinion | BY NDP MP LORI IDLOUT | January 31, 2024
Opinion | BY NDP MP LORI IDLOUT | January 31, 2024
The housing crisis raises many challenges, and Nunavut’s climate makes things even more difficult, writes Lori Idlout. Photograph courtesy of Timothy Neesam/Flickr
Opinion | BY PSG SENATOR DIANE BELLEMARE | January 31, 2024
The construction sector’s labour shortage is an undeniable problem, and may also be the best place to start, since it takes a workforce to build housing, writes Sen. Diane Bellemare. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
Opinion | BY PSG SENATOR DIANE BELLEMARE | January 31, 2024
Opinion | BY PSG SENATOR DIANE BELLEMARE | January 31, 2024
The construction sector’s labour shortage is an undeniable problem, and may also be the best place to start, since it takes a workforce to build housing, writes Sen. Diane Bellemare. Photograph courtesy of Pexels
Opinion | BY NDP MP JENNY KWAN | January 31, 2024
One key initiative that the Liberals must act on is to invest in a national acquisition program that would increase community housing while protecting the vanishing affordable rental supply, writes Jenny Kwan. Pexels photograph by Kindel Media
Opinion | BY NDP MP JENNY KWAN | January 31, 2024
Opinion | BY NDP MP JENNY KWAN | January 31, 2024
One key initiative that the Liberals must act on is to invest in a national acquisition program that would increase community housing while protecting the vanishing affordable rental supply, writes Jenny Kwan. Pexels photograph by Kindel Media
Opinion | BY STéPHAN DéRY | January 31, 2024
Straightforward modifications to the federal government’s disposal of federal assets and the Canada Lands Company’s delivery processes would help the country reach its housing targets faster, writes Stéphan Déry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY STéPHAN DéRY | January 31, 2024
Opinion | BY STéPHAN DéRY | January 31, 2024
Straightforward modifications to the federal government’s disposal of federal assets and the Canada Lands Company’s delivery processes would help the country reach its housing targets faster, writes Stéphan Déry. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade