

Carolyn Whitzman
Adjunct professor and senior housing researcher at the University of Toronto's School of Cities.
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May 26, 2025 • 26min
Carney’s plan to build Canada out of the housing crisis
Carolyn Whitzman, an adjunct professor and senior housing researcher at the University of Toronto, discusses Canada’s pressing housing crisis. She highlights Prime Minister Mark Carney’s ambitious plan to build millions of affordable homes using modular construction. The conversation analyzes historical housing policies from the 1940s and explores innovative solutions to overcome challenges in the current market, including zoning laws and rising costs. Whitzman emphasizes the need for collaboration among different government levels to create sustainable housing solutions.

Jul 31, 2025 • 31min
What will it take to finally end Canada’s housing crisis?
Murtaza Haider, Executive Director at the Cities Institute, and Carolyn Whitzman, senior housing researcher at the University of Toronto, dive deep into Canada’s pressing housing crisis. They discuss historical roots and the gap between income and soaring housing prices. The conversation touches on obstacles posed by local politics and groups opposing housing development. They propose innovative solutions like upzoning, regulatory reform, and the Housing Accelerator Fund's role in driving municipal changes to ensure affordable housing for all.