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Is finding adequate and affordable housing in Ontario still possible?

The housing crisis is making headlines across the country, but the situation in Ontario is particularly difficult. The dream of becoming a home owner is fading day by day, and finding affordable rent is almost a miracle. How did we get here?

An increasing amount of experts think that densifying our urban centres is key to solving the housing crisis. But it's not an approach that appeals to everyone, especially single-family homeowners.

We all have a different perspective about what our home represents. For some, a home serves primarily as a gathering place. For others, it represents a proof of success; a necessary life stage. Some cling to their own four walls, while the most nomadic give it little importance. This capsule presents six testimonials on this question …