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Eyes on the EconomyEpisode 27
11 min

Unlocking the Housing Puzzle: Immigration, Rentals, and the Affordability Crisis

Benjamin Tal, CIBC's Deputy Chief Economist, and Katherine Judge, CIBC Senior Economist, discuss the evolving landscape of Canadian immigration policy, its impact on the housing market, and the critical role of purpose-built rentals in addressing affordability. Drawing on recent research and government initiatives, they explore how shifts in immigration trends are shaping economic productivity, the regional variations in housing market performance and how government initiatives are shaping both immediate and future responses to Canada’s affordability crisis.

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Katherine Judge, Benjamin Tal