A mix of owner and renter opportunities need to continue to be developed so that more options are available. Tree canopy loss is critical and needs to be addressed in new development.

We need to build more Indigenous centric housing. 70% of Indigenous Peoples live off reserve and require housing and employment opportunities.

Property taxes on top of higher mortgage costs make home ownership and home retention difficult. Small businesses and renters also feel these effects.

Canada eliminate the public housing strategy many years ago so provinces stopped funding the partnership as well. Now, in BC we're trying to catch up but it's a difficult task.

Rent increases may be regulated, but once a tenant leaves, market rents are charged. More rental stock would ease this and create a more tenant friendly market.

Whereas being out of the elements may be desired, unmanaged SRO's can be a dangerous environment. Retrofitted and managed with full health care services will provide a positive solution.

Severe mental illness is the primary cause of homelessness. Housing and professional services is the only dignified solution.

A mix of owner and renter opportunities need to continue to be developed so that more options are available. Tree canopy loss is critical and needs to be addressed in new development.

A mix of owner and renter opportunities need to continue to be developed so that more options are available. Tree canopy loss is critical and needs to be addressed in new development.

We need to build more Indigenous centric housing. 70% of Indigenous Peoples live off reserve and require housing and employment opportunities.