Ethno-racial minorities in Canada have less access to affordable housing than white people

A new study on Canada's affordability crisis has found that visible minorities have less access to affordable housing than whites in Canada. (Shutterstock)

Canada is grappling with a housing affordability crisis. Housing prices and rent have increased dramatically over the past few years. Families are increasingly spending 30 per cent or more of their pre-tax income on housing costs.

High housing costs leave families little money for other necessities like food or health care. They also prevent them from saving for future emergencies. Because of this, limited access to affordable housing is linked with lower life satisfaction and poor mental health.