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Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Incentives could include financial support or tax breaks for developers to build housing that is affordable for low- and middle-income families. Proponents argue that it increases the supply of affordable housing and addresses housing shortages. Opponents argue that it interferes with the housing market and can be costly for taxpayers.

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 @9VF2RTRfrom British Columbia  answered…4mos4MO

What about affordable housing for all. I am a single income female no children and I get nothing and I work my *** off to survive and pay bills eat when I can afford it.

 @9V529PYfrom Alberta  answered…4mos4MO

Yes, but do so by reducing development restrictions and regulations.

 @9T6QRJ9from British Columbia  answered…5mos5MO

the government should construct and manage affordable housing

 @9ZTXY87from Ontario  answered…2mos2MO

Yes, but they need to have more of a plan for city infrastructure first. Many residential/housing developments are not designed to be environmentally or people-friendly. There should be more roads, plazas, and walkways designed to better handle the population.

 @9VW59ZNfrom Alberta  answered…4mos4MO

Yes but only by permit fees and taxes. Have single family houses under 1400 square feet the lowest rate and then for every sq ft larger impose an additional $10,000 to the fee. Smaller single family homes need to be the norm.

 @B2L42TMfrom Ontario  answered…3 days3D

Yes, government should reduce bureaucracy and approve permits within 6 months max, the government should provide favourable financing for nonprofits to build affordable rental housing.

 @B279XJNfrom Manitoba  answered…1mo1MO

We should focus on remaking/repairing older houses for new home owners rather than taking more green space.

 @B22FPCGfrom Ontario  answered…2mos2MO

No, the government should incentivuze market-rate housing

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