This year, Habitat Canada’s Affordable Housing Survey revealed a truth many of us feel deeply: 84% of Canadians now believe that buying a home has become a luxury, out of reach for far too many.
For generations, homeownership has been more than a dream, it has been the cornerstone of stability — a place to build a future. But today, the dream of homeownership drifts further away for countless families.
The consequences of this ripple across our society:
- Families lack stability homeownership provides.
- Communities struggle to grow.
- Inequality deepens.
why is this happening?
Rising housing costs, wages that haven’t kept pace, and a lack of affordable options have made the prospect of owning a home feel impossible for far too many.
But this isn’t just about housing; it’s about human rights. A safe and affordable place to call home is the foundation upon which every other aspect of life is built — education, health, and opportunity
average home prices and median salaries in Alberta: 2000 vs 2024
Google Sheets: Edmonton Real Estate Values Since 1962.
starting at home
Sometimes, the most urgent challenges are the ones right here in our own backyard. The growing gap in access to affordable housing is one of Canada’s most pressing issues, and the effects touch us all.
At Habitat, we believe there is another way. We are the option for so many families who thought homeownership was out of reach. Together, we can rewrite this story — one family, one community, one home at a time.
This Human Rights Day, let’s stand together to address this critical issue. Let’s start at home and create change for generations to come.
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