10/12/2026
Canada Needs Twice the Projected Homes
The latest projections from Canada’s national housing agency highlight a challenge I see firsthand every day: restoring pre-pandemic affordability will require between 417,000 and 469,000 new homes built annually through 2036—more than double what’s currently on the horizon. Even with ongoing efforts, there’s still a significant annual gap of 187,000 to 238,000 homes over the next decade. Construction is expected to lag even further behind demand, making the current slowdown a serious risk to affordability targets.
With most of today’s development tied up in projects already started, the numbers make it clear: to truly move the needle on affordability, we need to dramatically increase the pace of building across the country. My experience in both residential and commercial real estate has shown me how these supply gaps translate directly to the challenges buyers and sellers face every day. My focus remains on equipping clients with the reliable information and perspective they need to make confident, informed decisions—especially as the market navigates these ongoing supply and affordability pressures.