HOUSING AFFORDABILITY, IMMIGRATION, AND URBAN CAPACITY CRISIS IN CANADA

2026-04-25 2026-04-27 2026-04-28 4/30/2026 12:00:00 AM DownTown News 2 2026 Review article 254 261 2026 ID N-5730-2015 English Taha Nazir, Zaighum Javaid housing shortage, infrastructure strain, urban planning Canada, real estate crisis Canada is experiencing a complex housing crisis shaped by rapid population growth, rising immigration, and limited urban capacity. Increasing demand for housing has outpaced supply, driving affordability challenges in major cities. At the same time, infrastructure such as transportation, healthcare, and public services faces mounting pressure. This article examines the intersection of these forces and highlights the need for balanced policy responses that align immigration, housing development, and urban planning.