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Canadians still want to own a home but they no longer believe it is possible

New Abacus Data research for the Canadian Home Builders’ Association shows the housing crisis is turning into a crisis of trust that could reshape Canadian politics for years to come.

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David Coletto
Feb 08, 2026
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Here’s the truth about the housing crisis in Canada: it is no longer just a policy problem. It is becoming a political identity problem.

A new national survey conducted by Abacus Data in partnership with the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) finds that Canadians have not given up on the dream of homeownership. In fact, it remains deeply rooted. …

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