The affordability issues vary in severity depending on the part of the country. In Vancouver, the bar is extremely high for young families who want to settle there and buy their first home. They must make many compromises with their choices. In other small municipalities across the country, young couples may have a somewhat more realistic chance of buying a condo or a family home at some point in the future. Conditions and solutions in this area vary greatly across the country.
On May 27th, 2024. See this statement in context.