Recently, Abacus Data partnered with the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH), and the Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada (CHF Canada) to conduct a comprehensive national survey to examine the current state of housing in Canada. This study, which engaged 6,000 Canadian adults (aged 18 and older) and was conducted between September 26 and October 9, 2024, sheds light on the ongoing challenges of housing affordability and accessibility, revealing significant concerns across the country.

This report is the first in a series examining the current state of housing in Canada, with a spotlight on the pressing challenges of affordability and accessibility that have become key concerns for Canadians. The findings highlight the extensive impact of the housing crisis, as these issues continue to dominate public priorities and fuel widespread concern about housing insecurity.