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In 1976, it would have cost someone between the ages of 25 and 34 about six years to save up enough money for a downpayment on their first Toronto ...

Some young professionals and graduate students say they're being forced to leave the province they hoped to build a life in because rent is too expensive and they feel that owning a home is unattainable.

New data shows a majority of Canadians — regardless of income, political beliefs, or area code — support the idea of putting a surtax on properties priced north of $1 million if it would help alleviate the crises in health care and housing.

A new survey shows that the majority of Canadian residents would support a modest price on housing inequity, with many calling for a surtax on homes valued over $1 million – comprising 10 per cent of the country’s housing market.

A new survey shows that the majority of Canadian residents would support a modest price on housing inequity, with many calling for a surtax on homes valued over $1 million – comprising 10 per cent of the country’s housing market.

In Toronto, where lack of affordable housing is reaching critical levels, activists are trying to reframe housing development in terms of community and empathy, rather than competition for resources.

Three years ago they shared their struggles to find home with Tyee readers. We checked back to see how they’ve fared.

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Young Canadian workers seeking solace abroad are taking unaffordability and inequality with them.

A commentary by a former ­television journalist who lives in Metchosin. “As I write this, a crew is installing a natural gas line to my house.”