A study of Canada links strict building rules with higher home prices and fewer new homes.

Checked 2026-10-13. Each record says what the source can and cannot show.

What this covers

Place: Towns and cities in the Canadian survey
Time covered: Study published in 2026; uses older local data

What this does not prove

The study uses a model, so how it works matters. It does not prove how much Canada would gain if more home types were allowed.

Read the source

Where to look: Abstract and introduction, printed pp. 2–4

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