Strengthening Property Rights Part of the Answer to Canada’s Housing Crunch

Inadequate safeguards for property rights affecting housing affordability

A new housing development is constructed just outside the perimeter of the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve, part of Ontario's Greenbelt, on May 15, 2023. The Canadian Press/Chris Young

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Housing is a big issue for Canadians. Even though house prices fell slightly after the pandemic, it’s still tough for young families to find and afford a home.