{"id":3621,"date":"2025-05-02T05:52:59","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T09:52:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/preconstruction.info\/blog\/?p=3621"},"modified":"2026-03-20T01:28:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T05:28:25","slug":"housing-canada-coalition-post-election-plan-for-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/preconstruction.info\/blog\/housing-canada-coalition-post-election-plan-for-change\/","title":{"rendered":"Fixing Canada&#8217;s Housing Crisis: A National Call to Action After the 2025 Election &#8211; Housing Canada Coalition: Mistakes to Avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/preconstruction.info\/blog\/housing-canada-coalition-post-election-plan-for-change\/#Introduction_A_Defining_Moment_for_Canada\" >Introduction: A Defining Moment for Canada<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/preconstruction.info\/blog\/housing-canada-coalition-post-election-plan-for-change\/#The_State_of_Housing_in_Canada_A_National_Crisis\" >The State of Housing in Canada: A National Crisis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/preconstruction.info\/blog\/housing-canada-coalition-post-election-plan-for-change\/#The_Political_Climate_Voters_Demand_Real_Solutions\" >The Political Climate: Voters Demand Real Solutions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/preconstruction.info\/blog\/housing-canada-coalition-post-election-plan-for-change\/#The_Housing_Canada_Coalition_A_Unified_Voice_for_Action\" >The Housing Canada Coalition: A Unified Voice for Action<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/preconstruction.info\/blog\/housing-canada-coalition-post-election-plan-for-change\/#The_10-Point_Plan_A_Blueprint_for_Bold_Practical_Solutions\" >The 10-Point Plan: A Blueprint for Bold, Practical Solutions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/preconstruction.info\/blog\/housing-canada-coalition-post-election-plan-for-change\/#Trade_Tensions_and_Economic_Pressures_A_Storm_Brewing\" >Trade Tensions and Economic Pressures: A Storm Brewing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/preconstruction.info\/blog\/housing-canada-coalition-post-election-plan-for-change\/#Homelessness_A_National_Emergency_Demanding_Urgency\" >Homelessness: A National Emergency Demanding Urgency<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/preconstruction.info\/blog\/housing-canada-coalition-post-election-plan-for-change\/#Indigenous_Housing_The_Forgotten_Front\" >Indigenous Housing: The Forgotten Front<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/preconstruction.info\/blog\/housing-canada-coalition-post-election-plan-for-change\/#Canadians_Want_Change%E2%80%94Now\" >Canadians Want Change\u2014Now<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/preconstruction.info\/blog\/housing-canada-coalition-post-election-plan-for-change\/#The_Path_Ahead_Partnership_Courage_and_National_Will\" >The Path Ahead: Partnership, Courage, and National Will<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/preconstruction.info\/blog\/housing-canada-coalition-post-election-plan-for-change\/#Conclusion_From_Crisis_to_Opportunity\" >Conclusion: From Crisis to Opportunity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/preconstruction.info\/blog\/housing-canada-coalition-post-election-plan-for-change\/#External_Resources\" >External Resources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/preconstruction.info\/blog\/housing-canada-coalition-post-election-plan-for-change\/#FAQ_Housing_Canada_Coalition\" >FAQ: Housing Canada Coalition<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/preconstruction.info\/blog\/housing-canada-coalition-post-election-plan-for-change\/#What_should_be_planned_first\" >What should be planned first?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"401\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_A_Defining_Moment_for_Canada\"><\/span>Introduction: A Defining Moment for Canada<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Housing Canada Coalition is stepping forward with a bold 10-point plan to lead change in Canada&#8217;s housing landscape. With the results of the <a href=\"https:\/\/preconstruction.info\/blog\/emerging-trends-in-canadian-real-estate-2025\/\">2025<\/a> federal election now final, the nation stands poised to face one of its most pressing modern-day challenges: the housing crisis.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"1315\">As the dust settles on this historic election, it\u2019s not just political victory that demands attention but the expectations of millions of Canadians who are hoping, if not demanding, change. And now, the Housing Canada Coalition\u2014an alliance of leading national organizations across the housing spectrum\u2014is stepping forward with a bold 10-point plan to lead that change, standing ready to partner with all levels of government to ensure safe, secure, and affordable homes for all Canadians.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1320\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1374\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_State_of_Housing_in_Canada_A_National_Crisis\"><\/span>The State of Housing in Canada: A National Crisis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1779\"><a href=\"https:\/\/preconstruction.info\/blog\/canada-housing-market-recovery\/\">Housing affordability<\/a> has morphed from an urban inconvenience to a national emergency. Across the country, citizens are experiencing a rental crunch, runaway <a href=\"https:\/\/preconstruction.info\/blog\/canada-housing-market-recovery\/\">home prices<\/a>, lack of affordable units, and increasing homelessness. The crisis has only deepened over the past decade due to a lack of cohesive strategy, slow municipal approvals, underinvestment in social housing, and <a href=\"https:\/\/preconstruction.info\/blog\/us-tariffs-impact-gta-real-estate-2025\/\">rising construction costs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"2281\">In recent months, these pressures have been exacerbated by new U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/preconstruction.info\/blog\/bank-of-canada-rate-cut-housing-market\/\">trade tensions<\/a> and tariffs, further driving up the price of building materials and heightening consumer anxiety. A recent Abacus poll found that 53% of Canadians\u2014representing over 22 million people\u2014fear losing their homes or becoming homeless due to the economic ripple effects of these tensions. Additionally, nearly 80% are concerned that tariff-driven price increases will derail the construction of new housing units altogether.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2283\" data-end=\"2391\">Canadians are no longer just uncomfortable\u2014they are worried, anxious, and ready for real, actionable change.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2396\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2452\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Political_Climate_Voters_Demand_Real_Solutions\"><\/span>The Political Climate: Voters Demand Real Solutions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2454\" data-end=\"2901\">The 2025 federal election was dominated by a handful of major issues: healthcare, <a href=\"https:\/\/preconstruction.info\/blog\/emerging-trends-in-canadian-real-estate-2025\/\">climate change<\/a>, the economy, and, perhaps most prominently, housing <a href=\"https:\/\/preconstruction.info\/blog\/bank-of-canada-rate-cut-housing-market\/\">affordability<\/a>. Canadians across party lines demanded that political leaders step up with credible solutions. The Housing Canada Coalition took note of this collective urgency and applauded the fact that all major political parties incorporated elements of their 10-point plan into their platforms.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2903\" data-end=\"2988\">Prime Minister Mark Carney\u2019s winning platform included several promising commitments:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2989\" data-end=\"3296\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2989\" data-end=\"3034\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2991\" data-end=\"3034\">The construction of more affordable housing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3035\" data-end=\"3080\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3037\" data-end=\"3080\">Reduction of municipal development barriers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3081\" data-end=\"3153\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3083\" data-end=\"3153\">Elimination of the GST for <a href=\"https:\/\/preconstruction.info\/blog\/canada-housing-market-recovery\/\">first-time buyers<\/a> on homes under $1 million<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3211\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3156\" data-end=\"3211\">Retention and expansion of purpose-built rental housing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3212\" data-end=\"3296\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3214\" data-end=\"3296\">Investment in innovative housing solutions such as modular and prefabricated homes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3298\" data-end=\"3524\">While these policies indicate progress, the Coalition has emphasized that critical gaps still exist\u2014particularly in support for homelessness reduction and Indigenous housing solutions in urban, rural, and northern communities.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"3526\" data-end=\"3529\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"3531\" data-end=\"3590\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Housing_Canada_Coalition_A_Unified_Voice_for_Action\"><\/span>The Housing Canada Coalition: A Unified Voice for Action<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3592\" data-end=\"3732\">The Housing Canada Coalition is not just a lobby group\u2014it is a partnership of national powerhouses across the housing sector. This includes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3734\" data-end=\"3918\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3734\" data-end=\"3784\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3736\" data-end=\"3784\"><strong data-start=\"3736\" data-end=\"3784\">Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3785\" data-end=\"3818\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3787\" data-end=\"3818\"><strong data-start=\"3787\" data-end=\"3818\">Habitat for Humanity Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3819\" data-end=\"3864\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3821\" data-end=\"3864\"><strong data-start=\"3821\" data-end=\"3864\">Canadian <a href=\"https:\/\/preconstruction.info\/blog\/november-2024-consumer-confidence-analysis\/\">Real Estate<\/a> Association (CREA)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3865\" data-end=\"3918\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3867\" data-end=\"3918\"><strong data-start=\"3867\" data-end=\"3918\">Canadian Housing and Renewal Association (CHRA)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3920\" data-end=\"4095\">Together, these organizations represent decades of experience, a vast network of housing professionals and advocates, and the moral authority to lead this moment of reckoning.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4097\" data-end=\"4327\">The coalition believes that a \u201cTeam Canada\u201d approach is essential\u2014one where all orders of government, civil society, and private sector actors work together, side-by-side, to build a resilient, fair, and affordable housing system.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"4329\" data-end=\"4332\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"4334\" data-end=\"4397\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_10-Point_Plan_A_Blueprint_for_Bold_Practical_Solutions\"><\/span>The 10-Point Plan: A Blueprint for Bold, Practical Solutions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4399\" data-end=\"4625\">The coalition\u2019s 10-point plan outlines both immediate actions and longer-term strategies to overhaul Canada\u2019s housing landscape. Although the full roadmap includes technical and policy-level specifics, here are the key themes:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"4627\" data-end=\"6051\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4627\" data-end=\"4764\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4630\" data-end=\"4764\"><strong data-start=\"4630\" data-end=\"4668\">Scale Up <a href=\"https:\/\/preconstruction.info\/blog\/canada-housing-market-recovery\/\">Housing Supply<\/a> Nationwide<\/strong><br data-start=\"4668\" data-end=\"4671\" \/>Significantly increase the pace of new housing development, particularly affordable units.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4766\" data-end=\"4894\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4769\" data-end=\"4894\"><strong data-start=\"4769\" data-end=\"4812\">Invest in Social and Non-Market Housing<\/strong><br data-start=\"4812\" data-end=\"4815\" \/>Restore and grow the stock of co-op, public, and non-profit housing options.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4896\" data-end=\"5042\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4899\" data-end=\"5042\"><strong data-start=\"4899\" data-end=\"4963\">End Homelessness Through Prevention and Housing First Models<\/strong><br data-start=\"4963\" data-end=\"4966\" \/>Fund proven models that address root causes\u2014not symptoms\u2014of homelessness.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"5044\" data-end=\"5192\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5047\" data-end=\"5192\"><strong data-start=\"5047\" data-end=\"5088\">Support Indigenous Housing Strategies<\/strong><br data-start=\"5088\" data-end=\"5091\" \/>Empower Indigenous organizations to lead their own housing development and homelessness responses.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"5194\" data-end=\"5329\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5197\" data-end=\"5329\"><strong data-start=\"5197\" data-end=\"5240\">Modernize Zoning and Approval Processes<\/strong><br data-start=\"5240\" data-end=\"5243\" \/>Cut red tape at the municipal level to speed up housing approvals and reduce costs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"5331\" data-end=\"5464\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5334\" data-end=\"5464\"><strong data-start=\"5334\" data-end=\"5364\">Promote Housing Innovation<\/strong><br data-start=\"5364\" data-end=\"5367\" \/>Support research and implementation of modular, prefabricated, and green housing technologies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"5466\" data-end=\"5600\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5469\" data-end=\"5600\"><strong data-start=\"5469\" data-end=\"5515\">Strengthen Renters\u2019 Rights and Protections<\/strong><br data-start=\"5515\" data-end=\"5518\" \/>Introduce measures to stabilize rent and protect tenants from unfair evictions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"5602\" data-end=\"5735\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5605\" data-end=\"5735\"><strong data-start=\"5605\" data-end=\"5648\">Create a National Housing Data Strategy<\/strong><br data-start=\"5648\" data-end=\"5651\" \/>Build a centralized data system to track <a href=\"https:\/\/preconstruction.info\/blog\/toronto-home-prices-impact-falling-interest-rates\/\">housing trends<\/a> and identify local needs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"5737\" data-end=\"5897\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5740\" data-end=\"5897\"><strong data-start=\"5740\" data-end=\"5793\">Align Federal Investment with Measurable Outcomes<\/strong><br data-start=\"5793\" data-end=\"5796\" \/>Tie government funding to results\u2014such as units built, people housed, or affordability benchmarks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"5899\" data-end=\"6051\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5903\" data-end=\"6051\"><strong data-start=\"5903\" data-end=\"5941\">Foster Public-Private Partnerships<\/strong><br data-start=\"5941\" data-end=\"5944\" \/>Leverage the capabilities of the private sector alongside government and nonprofits to scale up impact.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"6053\" data-end=\"6056\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"6058\" data-end=\"6115\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trade_Tensions_and_Economic_Pressures_A_Storm_Brewing\"><\/span>Trade Tensions and Economic Pressures: A Storm Brewing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6117\" data-end=\"6516\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/preconstruction.info\/blog\/canadians-growing-pessimistic-about-economy-trumps-return\/\">U.S.-Canada trade<\/a> tensions represent a unique and urgent challenge for housing in Canada. Tariffs on raw materials like steel, aluminum, and lumber have significantly inflated construction costs. Developers are hesitating to begin projects, citing financial uncertainty. Meanwhile, the costs are being passed along to consumers, creating additional strain on already stretched household budgets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6518\" data-end=\"6570\">These economic conditions have serious implications:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6571\" data-end=\"6720\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"6571\" data-end=\"6597\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6573\" data-end=\"6597\">Fewer new housing starts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"6598\" data-end=\"6630\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6600\" data-end=\"6630\">Higher rent and <a href=\"https:\/\/preconstruction.info\/blog\/toronto-home-prices-impact-falling-interest-rates\/\">mortgage rates<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"6631\" data-end=\"6670\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6633\" data-end=\"6670\">Job losses in the construction sector<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"6671\" data-end=\"6720\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6673\" data-end=\"6720\">Delayed or canceled affordable housing projects<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6722\" data-end=\"6926\">Prime Minister Carney\u2019s administration will need to navigate these geopolitical and economic currents with care, ensuring that housing remains a top domestic priority, even amid international uncertainty.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"6928\" data-end=\"6931\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"6933\" data-end=\"6988\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Homelessness_A_National_Emergency_Demanding_Urgency\"><\/span>Homelessness: A National Emergency Demanding Urgency<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6990\" data-end=\"7254\">The rise of homelessness, especially visible unsheltered homelessness in major cities, is one of the most tragic and pressing symptoms of the housing crisis. The Coalition stresses that homelessness is not a result of poor personal choices\u2014it is a systems failure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"7256\" data-end=\"7500\">Criminalization approaches only push people further into poverty and vulnerability. Instead, the solution must be housing-first: provide stable housing with supportive services to address health, addiction, employment, and family reunification.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"7502\" data-end=\"7680\">The federal government has a moral and political responsibility to treat homelessness as an emergency requiring both short-term interventions and long-term prevention strategies.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"7682\" data-end=\"7685\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"7687\" data-end=\"7729\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indigenous_Housing_The_Forgotten_Front\"><\/span>Indigenous Housing: The Forgotten Front<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"7731\" data-end=\"8068\">Canada\u2019s Indigenous population continues to face severe housing disparities. In many communities\u2014especially in rural and northern regions\u2014homes are overcrowded, in disrepair, or entirely unavailable. Urban Indigenous people face unique barriers, often disconnected from both mainstream housing systems and culturally appropriate support.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"8070\" data-end=\"8151\">The Coalition argues that real reconciliation must include housing. It calls for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"8152\" data-end=\"8338\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"8152\" data-end=\"8218\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"8154\" data-end=\"8218\">Dedicated funding streams for Indigenous-led housing initiatives<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"8219\" data-end=\"8282\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"8221\" data-end=\"8282\">Recognition of Indigenous jurisdiction and self-determination<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"8283\" data-end=\"8338\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"8285\" data-end=\"8338\">Long-term investments rather than short-term programs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"8340\" data-end=\"8343\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"8345\" data-end=\"8373\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Canadians_Want_Change%E2%80%94Now\"><\/span>Canadians Want Change\u2014Now<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"8375\" data-end=\"8545\">Polling data paints a stark picture: Canadians are no longer willing to tolerate the broken housing system. The Housing Canada Coalition\u2019s findings from Abacus Data show:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"8546\" data-end=\"8790\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"8546\" data-end=\"8637\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"8548\" data-end=\"8637\">53% of Canadians are worried about becoming homeless due to trade-related economic shocks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"8638\" data-end=\"8710\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"8640\" data-end=\"8710\">63% fear they may be unable to pay rent or mortgage in the coming year<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"8711\" data-end=\"8790\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"8713\" data-end=\"8790\">78% believe rising costs from tariffs will prevent new homes from being built<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"8792\" data-end=\"8886\">The public doesn\u2019t just want promises\u2014they want action, transparency, and measurable outcomes.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"8888\" data-end=\"8891\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"8893\" data-end=\"8951\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Path_Ahead_Partnership_Courage_and_National_Will\"><\/span>The Path Ahead: Partnership, Courage, and National Will<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"8953\" data-end=\"9281\">There is no single actor who can solve Canada\u2019s housing crisis alone. Municipalities control land use. Provinces oversee housing services. The federal government holds the purse strings. The private sector brings capital. Nonprofits bring on-the-ground experience. Indigenous organizations carry the wisdom of their communities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"9283\" data-end=\"9431\">The Housing Canada Coalition is calling for all hands on deck. Their message is simple but powerful: It\u2019s time to end the housing game. Permanently.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"9433\" data-end=\"9436\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"9438\" data-end=\"9479\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_From_Crisis_to_Opportunity\"><\/span>Conclusion: From Crisis to Opportunity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"9481\" data-end=\"9712\">With a new government, a renewed national focus, and a clear coalition roadmap in hand, Canada is at a rare moment of opportunity. The country can choose to be bold\u2014or risk further descent into inequality, instability, and despair.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"9714\" data-end=\"9920\">If Prime Minister Mark Carney is serious about nation-building, then the legacy of his government may well be judged not by GDP numbers or trade deals but by whether every Canadian has a place to call home.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"9922\" data-end=\"10003\">The Housing Canada Coalition has set the stage. Now, it\u2019s time for Canada to act.<\/p>\n<p>Housing affordability has morphed from an urban inconvenience to a national emergency. Across the country, citizens are experiencing a rental crunch, runaway home prices, lack of affordable units, and increasing homelessness.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"External_Resources\"><\/span>External Resources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/developers.google.com\/search\/docs\/essentials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Search Essentials<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.wordpress.org\/plugins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WordPress Plugin Handbook<\/a> are useful references for best practices.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_Housing_Canada_Coalition\"><\/span>FAQ: Housing Canada Coalition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_be_planned_first\"><\/span>What should be planned first?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Start with the goal, audience, and deliverables so the final content and media support the same outcome.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Need help implementing this workflow?<\/strong> Contact Preconstruction Hub: Your Source for Future-Ready Real Estate to plan a practical content and media process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction: A Defining Moment for Canada The Housing Canada Coalition is stepping forward with a bold 10-point plan to lead change in Canada&#8217;s housing landscape. With the results of the 2025 federal election now final, the nation stands poised to face one of its most pressing modern-day challenges: the housing crisis. As the dust settles &#8230; <a title=\"Fixing Canada&#8217;s Housing Crisis: A National Call to Action After the 2025 Election &#8211; Housing Canada Coalition: Mistakes to Avoid\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/preconstruction.info\/blog\/housing-canada-coalition-post-election-plan-for-change\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Fixing Canada&#8217;s Housing Crisis: A National Call to Action After the 2025 Election &#8211; Housing Canada Coalition: Mistakes to Avoid\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3622,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[38],"tags":[1052,423,628,708],"class_list":["post-3621","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-canada-real-estate-market","tag-construction-costs","tag-housing-affordability","tag-trade-tensions","tag-u-s-tariffs"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/preconstruction.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3621","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/preconstruction.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/preconstruction.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/preconstruction.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/preconstruction.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3621"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/preconstruction.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3621\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3771,"href":"https:\/\/preconstruction.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3621\/revisions\/3771"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/preconstruction.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3622"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/preconstruction.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3621"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/preconstruction.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3621"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/preconstruction.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3621"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}