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Ted Opitz’s policy on high density residential buildings

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Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

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Slightly agree

Yes

The Conservative Party of Canada has historically emphasized free-market solutions to housing and has been less inclined towards direct government intervention in the housing market. However, recognizing the acute housing affordability crisis, they have shown some openness to policies that would increase housing supply, including high-density residential buildings, as part of broader strategies. For example, during the 2021 federal election, the party proposed measures to release federal lands for housing development and to encourage the construction of more homes, though their emphasis was not specifically on high-density housing. Their support for incentivizing high-density residential buildings might be moderate, reflecting a balance between market-driven approaches and the need to address housing shortages. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

No

While the Conservative Party of Canada generally favors market-driven solutions over government intervention, they recognize the need for action on the housing crisis. Their reluctance to strongly agree with this statement stems from a preference for a broader range of solutions that also include incentives for private-sector involvement in housing, reducing red tape, and possibly leveraging federal lands for development. They are unlikely to outright oppose incentives for high-density residential buildings, especially if such measures are part of a comprehensive plan to increase housing supply and affordability. However, their approach would likely emphasize flexibility, local control, and market principles rather than direct government incentives as the primary mechanism. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Conservative Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 191 voters that identify as Conservative.

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