Mary Van Buren, president of the Canadian Construction Association, critiques Canada’s approach to the housing crisis, emphasizing the lack of discussion on the necessary infrastructure for new homes. She points out the oversight in not considering the infrastructure investment needed alongside housing construction, despite the significant public funding required. Van Buren calls for a more realistic evaluation of funding, labor, and planning, advocating for a long-term, big-picture approach to address both housing and infrastructure needs comprehensively.
Read this Op-ed in The Globe and Mail
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