
In-House – Canada's Housing Podcast
Why Is Housing Still Hard to Find in Canada's North?
Housing demand slowed in Northern Canada in 2025. Affordability pressures eased. So why do housing shortages remain so severe? In this episode, we explore the findings from CMHC's latest Northern Housing Report with Deputy Chief Economist, Aled ab Iorwerth. Join us to unpack what's happening in Whitehorse, Yellowknife and Iqaluit. From construction costs and labour shortages to overcrowding and limited housing supply, we examine the challenges shaping housing across Canada's North. In this episode: ✅ What changed over the last year ✅ Why housing shortages persist despite easing affordability pressures ✅ The biggest barriers to building more homes in the North ✅ What economists are watching next ✅ Long-term housing challenges and opportunities Read the Northern Housing Report: https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/professionals/housing-markets-data-and-research/market-reports/housing-market/northern-housing-report Subscribe to In-House for more conversations that help Canadians better understand housing and housing markets across the country. #CanadaHousing #RentalMarketCanada #HousingAffordability #RealEstateCanada #Economics #HousingMarket #InHousePodcast






