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Out-of-control rents
CMHC, “Rental Market Survey Data Tables,” 2023. For a notable exception, see John Rapley, “Canada’s approach to housing is bad for the economy,” The Globe…
Minimum wage workers across Canada face out-of-control rents that far exceed their income
Province Minimum wage (Oct. 2023) Rental wage for 1 bedroom Rental wage for 2 bedroom B.C. $16.75 $29.96 $35.90 Ontario $16.55 $28.50 $32.63 Alberta $15.00…
What is the “rental wage” in my neighborhood?
Across Canada, rents are out of control. In 2019, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives introduced the concept of the “rental wage” to Canada. The rental…
Out of control rents
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Rent control can help tenants and get new units built
Rent control changes proposed by the Progressive Conservative government do not better protect current tenants and take away protections for future tenants. Contrary to government…
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