Housing Crisis Hits Smaller Ontario Cities: Fraser Institute
New Fraser Institute research reveals Ontario's housing affordability crisis now impacts smaller communities like Brantford, where mortgage payments consume over 70% of family income.
New Fraser Institute research reveals Ontario's housing affordability crisis now impacts smaller communities like Brantford, where mortgage payments consume over 70% of family income.
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