Evictions in Canada: Populations experiencing vulnerabilities

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This CMHC Research Insight explores which populations in Canada face greater risks of eviction. It also identifies where more data is needed to better understand the experiences of vulnerable groups.

The study combines findings from:

a literature review on evictions in Canada and the United States
analysis of 2021–2022 Canadian Housing Survey data, and
results from the Canadian Social Survey

The evidence shows that certain populations — including Black individuals, Indigenous peoples and some immigrant groups — are disproportionately affected by evictions. These results highlight the need for targeted housing policies and further research.

Key Findings

Black individuals and households are overrepresented among eviction cases. They make up 14.7% of the visible minority population but 24.4% of evictions among racialized groups.
In Ontario, eviction rates for immigrants are higher than for non-immigrants (46.0% vs. 37.9%).
Indigenous peoples are disproportionately affected. They represent 4.3% of all renters but 5.9% of renters who have experienced eviction.

About this series

This research insight is the third in a 3-part series on evictions in Canada. The other reports in the series explore: