Housing Affordability Requires Attention to Both Supply and Demand
This op-ed by Robin Wiebe was originally published in RENX on June 21, 2022. Housing price increases over the past…
Robin Wiebe
Lead Economist, Economic Forecasting
About
Robin is a contributor to the regular municipal forecasts. He also co-authors housing reports for external clients.
Past Work Experience
Previously, Robin was a market analyst with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation for 19 years, serving in Thunder Bay, Windsor, Ontario and Ottawa. His expertise on the housing market was well-respected by both internal and external clients and earned him the position of CMHC spokesperson for the media.
Other News
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City sicker: Will Canada’s pandemic-stricken urban centres survive?
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