Housing Research Collaborative

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B.C. still eviction capital of Canada and most are through no fault of the tenant

B.C. still leads Canada with the highest eviction rate in the country, and the vast majority are no-fault, according to a new report.

May 15, 2023

Interprovincial migration to small towns has surged since 2015

Migration from metro areas pose challenges for small communities: report

In B.C., most people don’t leave small towns for big cities—they go the other way. It’s a trend that’s been happening for decades, but it has accelerated since 2015.

Mar 31, 2022

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New tool estimates how much affordable housing a city needs

A UBC team led by housing expert Dr. Penny Gurstein developed a new tool to assess people’s housing needs and set realistic targets for housing supply.

Aug 31, 2021