How can Canada unclog its housing market?

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges in Canada's housing market and potential government solutions with expert Dr. Mike Moffat.

A lot of the housing conversation goes towards first-time home buyers...but what about second-time? Or those looking to downsize? A clogged-up housing market is a problem that affects Canadians in all life stages. Host Caryn Ceolin speaks to Dr. Mike Moffat, Founding Director of the Missing Middle Initiative at the University of Ottawa. They discuss how what's impacting Canadians from moving through the housing market, how government initiatives can help residents find a place to meet their needs, and whether the market will recover soon.

People in this episode

Host: Caryn Ceolin

Guest: Dr. Mike Moffat

Topics covered

• housing market
• Canada
• government initiatives
• real estate
• home buyers
• downsize

Keywords

• housing market
• Canada
• first-time home buyers
• second-time home buyers
• government initiatives
• real estate recovery

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Missing Middle Initiative, University of Ottawa

Places: Canada

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