Toronto’s housing market is at a crossroads. The decisions governments make today will determine whether residents can find homes they can afford or face an even deeper crisis tomorrow.

To explore these challenges, TRREB’s Ready to Real Estate podcast features a conversation between TRREB CEO John DiMichele and journalist Steve Paikin, host of The Agenda on TVO. Together, they explore where housing goes from here and what changes could make the biggest difference for people living in our city.

Big issues, bigger stakes

Canada’s federal leadership has more than politics to address. As Paikin explains, the government must hold the country together, repair strained trade relations with the U.S. and tackle the housing crisis head-on. Every decision has a direct impact, whether you live in a downtown Toronto condo or a family home in the suburbs.

Cutting red tape, building faster

For TRREB, the priority is clear: Make it easier, faster and more affordable to build homes. As DiMichele stresses, we need less red tape, quicker permits, lower costs such as development charges and more support for municipalities to fund infrastructure. Without this support, new communities will not have the transit, schools and services they need to thrive.

Why collaboration matters

Minority governments and global uncertainty make progress more challenging, but collaboration remains the only path forward. Every level of government has a role to play, from setting national priorities and funding, to establishing planning frameworks, to managing zoning and permits. When governments work together, approvals are streamlined, infrastructure keeps pace, and more housing options become available for residents.

Turning plans into homes

The message is simple: If we want more homes, more choices and greater affordability, governments must act boldly. TRREB continues to advocate for practical solutions that will deliver the housing GTA and Ontario residents deserve.

Housing remains one of the defining issues of our time, and the decisions made today will shape the opportunities available to generations tomorrow. Conversations such as this one remind us that progress is possible, but only with commitment and action from every level of government.