Home Truths to Homeward Bound

Join us in Montreal on Thursday, November 7 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for a talk with housing expert Carolyn Whitzman.

The federal government has unveiled two major initiatives over the past six years aimed at encouraging more homebuilding. Yet most rental housing remains beyond the reach of many households. Homeownership even more so.

The IRPP's social policy research program has focused on the affordability of shelter as a basic need. This event builds on that work and explores overlapping themes in Carolyn Whitzman's research, including her upcoming IRPP publication Homeward Bound: How to Create Deeply Affordable Housing and her new book Home Truths: Fixing Canada's Housing Crisis.

Whitzman will review the policies that have led to the current housing crisis and examine how new government efforts can prioritize deeply affordable housing for Canadians who need it most. Her talk will explore what adequate housing looks like, why non-market housing is crucial for Canada, and how to tackle the ever-growing wealth disparity between renters and those who own.

This is an in-person event that will take place at the IRPP offices in Montreal. IRPP research director Shaimaa Yassin will moderate the conversation, which will be followed by a Q&A. Participation is free, though space is limited and registration is required. A light reception will follow the discussion.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Institute for Research on Public Policy, 1470 Rue Peel, Montréal, Canada