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How Canadian housing got so unaffordable
On WONK this week, Peter Gilgan discusses the forces driving up home prices, building in Canada vs. the U.S. and how to make more houses for less
The housing market dominates the conversation for many Canadians, especially when it comes to the lack of affordable homes. Absent a trade war, it is the subject that ranks most important to most of us. And it’s not just about the real estate market — housing now dominates the Canadian economy. Peter Gilgan founded the largest private home builder in North America, Mattamy Homes. He talks to host Amanda Lang about what’s been driving up prices, the impact of investors and his bet on modular home building.
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