Experts Weigh in on Barriers to Housing Supply

The Housing Supply Challenge, delivered by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, invites applicants to propose solutions that will reduce or remove barriers to new housing supply. Evergreen supports applicants of the Housing Supply Challenge by providing guidance, mentorship, and resources needed to develop and improve their submission.

Evergreen is asking experts from the housing sector across Canada to share their experiences and highlight some key barriers to new housing supply. Read their stories below. 

How Organizations Can Use Data to Combat the Housing Supply Crisis

Jennifer Looi, manager of data consulting at Ajah, an organization that specializes in data and technology for the social good sector, explains how to demystify data when working on solutions to the housing supply crisis.

The Pandemic Amplified the Existing Housing Crisis. All Levels of Government Need to Act

Neil Lovitt, Vice President of Planning and Economic Intelligence at Turner Drake & Partners, studies infrastructure and non-market housing feasibility. He outlines the need for all levels of government to plan long-term but act immediately.

The Climate Crisis is Here. Canada’s Housing Stock Needs to Reflect That

Sophie Guilbault, Manager of Partnerships Development at the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction in Toronto discusses how housing needs to adapt to reflect extreme weather events.

How Building Smarter Today Can Help the Housing Supply Crisis Tomorrow

Dan Dicaire, Manager of Conservation and Sustainability at the Ottawa Community Housing Corporation (OCHC), explains how energy efficiency and investing in retrofits are essential to building housing that lasts.

Newcomers to Canada Face Discrimination and Other Barriers When Seeking Suitable Housing

Damaris Rose, retired professor of Urban Studies, shares research on how Quebec’s housing policy currently falls short when it comes to Canadian newcomers, and what can be done about it.

The Key Role Supportive Housing Plays in Canada’s Housing Supply

Jocelyn Greene, former Executive Director of Stella Burry Community Services (now Stella’s Circle) in St. John’s, Newfoundland, shares her experiences working on one of the first supportive housing projects funded by the Supportive Communities Partnership Initiative.