“Solving the affordability crisis and ensuring that British Columbians can afford to live in our cities requires bold action,” said Andrew Weaver, leader of the B.C. Green Party.

“Our Affordable Homes Strategy recognizes that the primary purpose of housing must be to provide homes first and a means of investment a distant second.

“Our strategy is bold and based on evidence, and it will tackle the root causes of the problems we face.”

The top priority of the B.C. Green Party is to stop speculation in the real estate market and keep housing affordable so that British Columbians can prosper.

The Affordable Homes Strategy is based on 4 areas of action:

Cool the market for residential real estate

Increase supply of affordable accommodation

Protect tenants and landlords

Maintain and enhance housing support programs

Please see the attached document for further details.

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+1 778-650-0597 | jillian.oliver@bcgreens.ca