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  2. Affordable housing in Canada - Wikipedia

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    By Q3 2021, 37.1% of disposable income was needed to pay for housing costs, which represents an increase of 5.2 points in 2021, the highest ratio since 2008. [23] In 2008, the average home prices were much lower than in 2021 and the interest rates were 5 points higher than the Bank of Canada's 2021 rate, which was near zero. [23]

  3. Canadian property bubble - Wikipedia

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    From 2003 to 2018, Canada saw an increase in home and property prices of up to 337% in some cities. [2] In 2016, the OECD warned that Canada's financial stability was at risk due to elevated housing prices, investment and household debt. [3] By 2018, home-owning costs were above 1990 levels when Canada saw its last housing bubble burst. [4]

  4. Housing affordability index - Wikipedia

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    A housing affordability index (HAI) is an index that measures housing affordability, usually the degree to which the median person or family in a particular country or region can afford housing/housing-related costs. [1] [2] [3] Housing affordability is one contribution to the cost of living in an area; measured by the cost-of-living index. [3]

  5. Cost of living 2024: How to calculate and compare - AOL

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    The cost of living calculator also breaks down the difference in typical costs between the two locations, including average rent and home prices. Let’s say you currently live in Joplin, Missouri ...

  6. Public housing in Canada - Wikipedia

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    In 1938 Prime Minister Mackenzie King implemented the National Housing Act as a replacement to the Dominion Housing Act. [7] The NHA authorized the federal government to make loans to limited dividend and local housing authorities, which could amount to a maximum of 80 and 90% of their construction costs, respectively. [7]

  7. Mortgage calculator - Wikipedia

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    A lender will compare the person's total monthly income and total monthly debt load. A mortgage calculator can help to add up all income sources and compare this to all monthly debt payments. [citation needed] It can also factor in a potential mortgage payment and other associated housing costs (property taxes, homeownership dues, etc.). One ...

  8. Affordable Housing and Groceries Act, Bill C-56 - Wikipedia

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    The Affordable Housing and Groceries Act, Bill C-56 (French: Loi sur le logement et l’épicerie à prix abordable) is a proposed legislation tabled in the House of Commons of Canada on 21 September 2023. [1] [2] The legislation has two parts. The first will temporarily remove the goods and services tax (GST) on new residential rental ...

  9. National Housing Act (Canada) - Wikipedia

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    In 1938, the first National Housing Act was passed by the Parliament of Canada to replace and expand the scope of the Dominion Housing Act of 1935. [1] Replacement National Housing Acts were later passed in 1944 and 1954. Major amendments to these acts occurred in 1948, 1949, 1956, 1964, 1969, 1973, 1985, 1999 and 2007.