Justin Trudeau, the Canadian Prime Minister, has pledged $6 billion for housing after Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre made housing a key election issue. Trudeau’s approval ratings have been sinking, and Poilievre has been hammering him on the issue of housing affordability.
The Canadian government has seen a surge in immigration in recent years, and critics say that this has put a strain on the housing market. Housing prices have skyrocketed in major cities like Toronto and Vancouver, making it difficult for many Canadians to afford a home.
Trudeau’s government has been accused of not doing enough to address the housing crisis. However, the Prime Minister has now unveiled a new plan that includes $6 billion in funding for affordable housing.
It remains to be seen whether Trudeau’s new plan will be enough to address the housing crisis. The Conservatives are likely to continue to make housing a key issue in the upcoming election.