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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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 @9T6QRJ9from British Columbia  answered…2mos2MO

the government should construct and manage affordable housing

 @9T2Z7Y5from Alberta  answered…3mos3MO

Yes, but the incentives should make sure that developers are only hiring quality workers and building quality homes

 @9RC2QHKfrom Nova Scotia  answered…4mos4MO

Yes, and hold developers accountable for changes to their 'affordable housing plans' when they accept provincial subsidies.

 @9WQY7BPfrom Ontario  answered…4wks4W

No, it should expropriate private land and construct prefabricated housing directly

 @9WQY7BPfrom Ontario  answered…4wks4W

No, it should expropriate private land and construct housing directly

 @9W8J636from Ontario  answered…1mo1MO

No, under the assumption the government has subsidized and built affordable houses already- first time home buyers only need government incentives because they are barred from the market

 @9W4LHPNfrom British Columbia  answered…1mo1MO

No, and restrict the purchase price per unit for developers.

 @9W2L82Rfrom New Brunswick  answered…1mo1MO

A defined % of every housing project should be affordable. The large buildings are profitable or they would not be built. The greed on housing has reached the tipping point

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