Dear editor at The Oyen Echo: Affordable Home

Everyone needs a safe, decent, affordable place to call home. 

But for too long, our housing system has felt like an unfair game rigged against us all. Rents are skyrocketing, mortgage rates are unpredictable, and buying a home is beyond reach. In our own community, there just isn’t enough housing for it to be affordable for all.

And our community isn’t alone—Canada has a housing crisis. Now, in the face of Trump’s trade war, it’s more important than ever that we work together to protect all of us.

I’ve joined a campaign that I think more people should know about. The Housing Canada Coalition is made up of leading housing organizations from across the housing continuum. They’ve figured out that even though they provide different kinds of housing, it’s crucial they work together for solutions. So, they’ve built a 10-point plan to create a housing safety net and build a better system that works for everyone. The solutions are urgent and can really make a difference in this crisis.

I encourage everyone to read about it and become an advocate for housing this election. You can go to endthehousinggame.ca to learn more and join the campaign. 

Together, we can end the unfair housing game and build a fair, resilient housing system in Canada that works for everyone. 

Sincerely,
Judith N Brooke
Medicine Hat, AB