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Fixing up housing policy - from research to reality

by Jim Dunn and Cynthia Belaskie, CHEC - Canadian Housing Evidence Collaborative
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Housing policy is a mess in Canada. Here's how to fix it: Take all the best housing research, crunch the numbers, and translate that research into reality. This conversation is for researchers, students, and everyone who wants to make housing more affordable for more people. Jim Dunn is the Director of the Canadian Housing Evidence Collaborative. Cynthia Belaskie is a managing director at McMaster University. Listen as they talk to experts and explore data-based solutions to our housing crisis. Learn more about the Canadian Housing Evidence Collaborative.

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