Poll Suggests Who Gets Housing Crisis Blame

Wednesday, 23 August 2023 09:45

By Geoff Waterfield, Canadian Press

Leger asked over 1,500 Canadians

Federal government coming out on top of the blame list when it comes to how Canadians feel about the housing crisis.

A new poll suggests they are somewhat split.

Leger asked 1,537 people a series of questions about the state of housing last weekend, including which level of government gets their wrath.

40% pointed the finger at Ottawa, while 32 per cent blamed their provincial government and another 22 per cent said they weren't sure.

Overall, 95% say the rising cost of rents and the lack of affordable housing are serious problems.

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