Across Canada, and here in Ottawa, rent is rising faster than many households can keep up, and with home ownership increasingly out of reach, more people are being pushed into an already strained rental market.
So, who’s stepping in to address the crisis? Reporters Isabelle Alexandre and Jacob Carabetta examine the responses from governments and community organizations on the ground.
Credits
Produced by Isabelle Alexandre, Jacob Carabetta, and Justin Escoto
Special thanks to Mike Bulthuis, Taleeb Noormohamed, Stéphanie Plante, and Paige Morgan
Images
G7 House Price-To-Rent Ratio courtesy of Better Dwelling
Listing of 33 Clarey Ave. courtesy of Faulkner Real Estate Ltd. via Zolo.ca
Growth projections for Ottawa: 2018-2046 via City of Ottawa
Secondary Units graphic courtesy of Marda Management, via CE Homes
Photo of Hofburg Imperial Palace courtesy of Peter Rigaud / WienTourismus via Vie Magazine
Screen roll of the Ottawa Community Land Trust website
Music
Insight Explainer by JoyInSound via Pixabay
Explainer (Shifting Vibes) by ONALDIN_Music via Pixabay
Educational Presentation Tutorial Music by HitsLab via Pixabay
