by Richard Lyall | Sep 11, 2026 | Columnists
Despite recent efforts by the provincial and federal governments, Ontario is in the deepest housing affordability crisis in its history. The cost-to-income ratio for a new home now exceeds 9:1, compared to the historical norm of 3:1 and 4:1 that prevailed for most of...
by Richard Lyall | Aug 14, 2026 | Columnists
For generations, the promise of Toronto was simple: work hard, build a career, buy a home and raise a family. Today, that promise is slipping away. The housing crisis is no longer merely an economic issue. It is changing migration patterns, delaying life decisions and...
by Richard Lyall | Jul 17, 2026 | Columnists
Ontario’s housing crisis is no longer defined solely by supply targets or affordability metrics. It is increasingly defined by something far less visible but just as consequential: time. For years, governments at all levels have poured billions of dollars into...
by Richard Lyall | Jun 12, 2026 | Columnists
There have been recent upticks, but we’re still not building enough homes to meet set targets. Regulatory red tape, exorbitant taxes, fees and development charges are the main reasons. Canada requires up to 4.8 million new homes by 2035 but is only building...
by Richard Lyall | May 21, 2026 | Columnists
Despite the urgent need to dramatically accelerate homebuilding, a new report done for RESCON shows that housing starts have declined sharply and industry job losses are mounting. The data is sobering. Condo apartment starts in 2025 have plunged 52 per cent compared...
