Cook Center Faculty Affiliate Dr. Prentiss Dantzler, Director of the Housing Justice Lab at the University of Toronto, contributed to a recent article discussing Canada’s housing crisis and how immigrants are unfairly blamed. He emphasized that the housing crisis has been ongoing for years and that politicians often use immigrants as scapegoats instead of addressing systemic issues.
Dantzler pointed out that much of the housing stock is controlled by private equity firms, making it difficult for families to find affordable housing options. He urges a focus on the housing system itself, rather than shifting blame onto newcomers.
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