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Why Can't Housing Developers Get Shovels in the Ground?

Why Can't Housing Developers Get Shovels in the Ground?

The Agenda with Steve Paikin (Audio)

May 28, 202533m 31s

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Show Notes

Even before tariffs and higher interest rates pressured the economy, housing starts were lagging in Ontario's bigger population centres. A look at the obstacles to construction and affordability – including higher fees, taxes and even NIMBYism – with a panel of pros who know what the holdups are.

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Brad CarrEne UnderwoodStephane GiguereDavid WilkesJason BurggraafOntariohousingconstructionaffordabilityGTAOttawadevelopment feestaxesinflationinterest ratesmunicipalitiesutilities