A report by Imagine Canada in 2023 noted a concerning trend: small and mid-sized organizations, particularly those with white leadership, demonstrate the lowest inclination to intentionally implement or actively pursue DEI policies.
By converting to a non-profit, establishing an Employee Ownership Trust, or becoming a co-operative, local businesses not only receive help but also ensure job security and retain wealth within the community.
It can take up to five years from the conception of a non-profit housing project to its completion. Diversifying financing is crucial - more patient capital and fewer subsidies might be part of the answer.
Housing in Canada has become more precarious over the past several years, and governments are looking for new ways to help make housing affordable without crashing the entire economy.