In Chilliwack, British Columbia, Janet Robertson shares her struggles after being evicted from her Vancouver apartment of 20 years, with soaring housing prices within the city leaving her few options. After enduring high rental prices, she relocated about 60 miles east to Chilliwack, a community previously underestimated by urban residents. This farming town has now attracted numerous people priced out of Vancouver, illustrating a broader trend of individuals migrating from urban centers due to unmanageable housing costs.
As Canadian cities grapple with escalating real estate prices—some of the highest in the world—voters are increasingly concerned as the national elections approach on April 28. In Toronto, the average cost of a single-family home has surged to approximately 1.4 million Canadian dollars, significantly up from 970,000 dollars in 2020. The financial burdens placed on renters and prospective homebuyers have made housing affordability a pressing political issue, prompting voters to demand action from their leaders.
As Canadian cities grapple with escalating real estate prices—some of the highest in the world—voters are increasingly concerned as the national elections approach on April 28. In Toronto, the average cost of a single-family home has surged to approximately 1.4 million Canadian dollars, significantly up from 970,000 dollars in 2020. The financial burdens placed on renters and prospective homebuyers have made housing affordability a pressing political issue, prompting voters to demand action from their leaders.
