The Missing Middle with Mike Moffatt and Sabrina Maddeaux Ontario Sucks at Building Homes
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Nov 27, 2024 Ontario's housing crisis deepens as the province struggles to build homes despite rapid population growth. Analysts spotlight the lack of family-sized units and the effectiveness of local politicians tackling homelessness. They scrutinize how Ontario’s policies lag behind those in British Columbia and Quebec, highlighting bureaucratic inefficiencies. The discussion emphasizes the need for a comprehensive strategy to address both housing supply and political accountability. The urgency for change is palpable with an impending election on the horizon.
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Ontario's Homebuilding Crisis
- Ontario's per capita homebuilding is alarmingly low, despite record population growth.
- This housing crisis exists independent of population influx, worsened by poor homebuilding rates across many communities.
The "Wrong" Homes Misconception
- There's a misconception about building the "wrong" types of homes in Ontario.
- The biggest shortage is in family-sized homes, but there's a deficit across all housing types.
Moncton vs. Ontario Cities
- Moncton, New Brunswick, builds more apartments per capita than any Ontario city, including Toronto.
- Comparing Moncton with similar-sized Ontario cities reveals even larger discrepancies in apartment starts.