Housing affordability challenges in Canada have eased slightly since 2023 but remain historically high and have spread beyond major cities like Toronto and Vancouver to Ottawa, Montreal, and Halifax. Remote work and labor mobility have contributed to this shift. Homeownership affordability hit a low in 2022 but has improved somewhat, while rental affordability has declined more recently due to inflation and immigration. Affordability issues are expected to persist despite gradual improvement.
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