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According to new population projections released by Statistics Canada, even the most optimistic Trudeau government homebuilding targets risk being swamped by newcomers before they have a chance to restore affordability.

At current homebuilding rates, Millennials wouldn't have access to affordable housing before they're in their 80s{ai:summary}In the mean streets of Canadian politics, Trudeau's housing targets may be no match for the influx of newcomers. Statistics Canada paints a grim picture of affordability. #politics

FIRST READING: New population projections show a housing crisis with no end in sight

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