Real North Strategies, a public affairs and communications firm specializing in supporting real estate boards and associations, recently announced Asha Holland as its new vice president of policy & research.

Holland was previously senior manager of policy & research at the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA), where she created policy reports on green energy, infrastructure, diversity, equity and inclusion and housing supply. She also led the full review and crafting of phase two regulations under the Trust in Real Estate Services Act. 

“In the middle of a historic housing affordability crisis, the demand for research and data-driven solutions has never been higher,” says Matthew Thornton, founder and managing partner at Real North.

“Asha is one of the top housing sector policy experts in Ontario. She’s been a leader in Ontario in helping drive forward solutions to the affordability crisis. We’re thrilled she is joining the team.”