Solving the Housing Crunch: What Actions Can We Take Right Away? | October 26, 2023

Canada’s housing crisis has been thrust to the top of the national agenda as rising rents and mortgage rates squeeze pocketbooks, and our growing population outstrips the supply of new homes. While we are starting to see a glimmer of coordinated action at the federal, provincial and municipal levels, the enormity of this challenge can be daunting given the structural barriers preventing new home development. Against this backdrop, the Empire Club has assembled a panel of housing experts for a discussion on the way forward, focusing on concrete steps policy makers can take to increase rental supply, affordable housing, and new builds alike. Join us and be part of the solution as we gather housing experts to discuss actionable policies for increasing rental supply, affordable housing, and new construction, aiming to build a brighter future for all Canadians! Polling Presentation: David Coletto, Chair & CEO, Abacus Data Panel Discussion: Moderated by Lisa Raitt, Vice-Chair, Global Investment Banking, CIBC Capital Markets Tim Hudak, CEO, Ontario Real Estate Association Jennifer Keesmaat, Managing Partner, Markee Developments / CEO, The Keesmaat Group Mike Moffatt, Founding Director, PLACE Centre Ene UnderwoodChief Executive Officer, Habitat for Humanity GTA