Day 1: Affordable Housing Crisis in the GTA: How Deep Is it?

Affordable Housing Crisis in the GTA: How Deep Is it?

That the Toronto region faces a severe and worsening crisis of housing affordability is not new, but this rapidly worsening crisis is taking on new urgency. Dominating two elections in 2022 and reaching the top of the federal agenda, ULI Toronto takes stock of the economics and politics of this crisis. On the eve of the anniversary of National Housing Day, are we on the right track or wrong track in delivering affordable housing, including market affordability and subsidized housing?

Moderator: Leslie Woo, CEO, CivicAction

Isabel Cascante, Director, Research, Public Policy and Evaluation, United Way Greater Toronto

Derek Goring, Executive Vice President, Development, Northcrest Developments

Professor Nemoy Lewis, Assistant Professor, School of Urban and Regional Planning, Toronto Metropolitan University

Heela Omarkhail, VP Social Impact, The Daniels Corporation

Craig Ruttan, Senior Director, Policy, Toronto Region Board of Trade