Core housing need transitions of racialized communities in Canada

This research project examines the transition into and out of core housing need among racialized communities in Canada from 2011 to 2016. This analysis:

• examines housing conditions of racialized Canadians over time
• explores experiences of persistent housing need and how it is affected by socio-economic factors

The research discovered several key findings:

• Among those experiencing core housing need during this period, 26% were in persistent core housing need.
• The average affordability gap widened for racialized persons in persistent need, as their incomes could not keep up with rising shelter costs.
• 34% of the gap in persistent housing needs between racialized and non-racialized groups can be attributed to differences in factors such as location, income and immigrant status. The remaining 66% may reflect systemic inequities and discrimination faced by racialized communities.

Author:

CMHC

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Date Published:

April 19, 2023