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For several decades Canada’s population growth rate hovered at about 1.0 percent annually. This rate has more than tripled in a few short years, up to 3.3 percent in 2023.

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[–] ImplyingImplications 6 points 11 months ago (7 children)

There is no downside to building homes for everyone. There are downsides to not having a large population. More people can be beneficial economically, geopolitically, and socially.

[–] mp3 4 points 11 months ago (4 children)

But not being able to build homes fast enough to match the population growth is detrimental though.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (3 children)
[–] cheezits 1 points 11 months ago

Liberal politician: we hear your complaints about how little affordable homes there are, thats why we are introducing a new dental care plan for seniors!

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