Canada’s housing strategy needs a reset—human rights and public ownership, not markets
Cam Scott and Rob Crooks / November 15, 2020 / 8 min read
For as long as Winnipeg and other Canadian cities passively choose not to house people, they actively affirm and secure the right of developers and landlords to profit from inequality. Housing is a human right, not a commodity, and the consumer model of tenancy isn’t working. The only way to truly guarantee that people have high-quality, affordable housing is through public ownership.