{"id":3877,"date":"2024-04-30T13:28:58","date_gmt":"2024-04-30T17:28:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rentals.ca\/blog\/?p=3877"},"modified":"2024-05-03T11:20:20","modified_gmt":"2024-05-03T15:20:20","slug":"2024-federal-budget-survey-results-renters-speak-out-on-canadas-housing-crisis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rentals.ca\/blog\/2024-federal-budget-survey-results-renters-speak-out-on-canadas-housing-crisis","title":{"rendered":"2024 Federal Budget Survey Results: Renters Speak Out on Canada&#8217;s Housing Crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the release of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rentals.ca\/blog\/the-2024-federal-budget-how-it-impacts-the-rental-market\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2024 Federal Budget<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the Liberal government aims to address the Canadian housing crisis by bolstering supply and restoring affordability. This announcement prompted Rentals.ca to conduct a pivotal survey to capture renters&#8217; perspectives across Canada regarding the new federal budget. Our survey received 437 responses from renters across Canada, here are the detailed insights based on their responses:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Awareness of Budget Housing Provisions:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A considerable 66% of respondents stated they were aware of the recently released 2024 federal budget. However, only 54% reported awareness of the specific housing-related provisions outlined in the budget.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3865\" src=\"https:\/\/rentals.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Question2-HaveYouHeardOfBudget-1024x658.png\" alt=\"A pie chart showing responses to the question &quot;Have you recently viewed or heard about the proposed 2024 Canadian Federal Budget&quot;.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rentals.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Question2-HaveYouHeardOfBudget-980x630.png 980w, https:\/\/rentals.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Question2-HaveYouHeardOfBudget-480x308.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3866\" src=\"https:\/\/rentals.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Question3-AwareOfProposedInitiatives-1024x658.png\" alt=\"A pie chart showing responses to the question &quot;Are you aware of the housing-related provisions outlined in the proposed budget&quot; for the rentals.ca 2024 federal budget survey that was sent to renters and landlords across Canada.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rentals.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Question3-AwareOfProposedInitiatives-980x630.png 980w, https:\/\/rentals.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Question3-AwareOfProposedInitiatives-480x309.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Confidence in Budget&#8217;s Housing Measures:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When asked about their confidence in the federal budget&#8217;s measures to make housing more affordable, only 10% of respondents felt that it would positively impact the housing crisis. Conversely, 42% believed it would have a negative impact or no significant effect at all. The largest group of respondents, representing 47%, expressed a need for more information to form an informed opinion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3867\" src=\"https:\/\/rentals.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Question4-HowWillImpact-1024x661.png\" alt=\"A bar graph showing responses to the question &quot;How will the new housing budget impact Canada's housing crisis&quot; from the rentals.ca survey sent to renters and landlords across Canada.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rentals.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Question4-HowWillImpact-980x633.png 980w, https:\/\/rentals.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Question4-HowWillImpact-480x310.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Perceived Impact of the Budget on Housing Affordability:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The survey revealed that 74% of renters rated the government as &#8220;ineffective&#8221; in addressing housing affordability, with only 2% of respondents viewing their efforts as effective.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3869\" src=\"https:\/\/rentals.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Question5-GovernmentEffectiveness-1024x667.png\" alt=\"A bar graph showing the results from the question &quot;How would you rate the government's efforts in addressing housing affordability in recent years?&quot; from the rentals.ca 2024 federal budget survey sent to Canadian renters and landlords.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rentals.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Question5-GovernmentEffectiveness-980x639.png 980w, https:\/\/rentals.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Question5-GovernmentEffectiveness-480x313.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Insights into Canadian Renter Perspectives on the Housing Crisis<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to the quantitative data collected, Rentals.ca also gathered qualitative insights through an open-ended question inviting respondents to share their views on specific measures the government should prioritize to tackle the housing crisis. Analysis of the 253 write-in responses revealed recurring themes, with affordability emerging as the most pressing concern. Many respondents emphasized the urgent need for more rent control measures, advocating for government intervention to stabilize rental prices. Immigration and foreign investment were also cited as significant factors impacting the availability of rental housing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3868\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3868\" class=\"wp-image-3868 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rentals.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WordCloudCanada-1.png\" alt=\"A word cloud in the shape of a map of Canada. Featured words on the word map indicating a higher usage by survey respondents include: rent, housing, afoordable, rental, landlords, income, control, government, prices, people, need, and immigration.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rentals.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WordCloudCanada-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/rentals.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WordCloudCanada-1-980x980.png 980w, https:\/\/rentals.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WordCloudCanada-1-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3868\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A word cloud was generated from over 250 write-in responses to the question \u201cWhat specific measures should the government prioritize to address the housing crisis?\u201d<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Satisfaction with Current Rentals:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the subject of current rental satisfaction, 92% of renters expressed difficulty in finding affordable housing. This sentiment is further reflected in their responses to the question: &#8220;On a scale of 1 to 10, how concerned are you about the current state of the housing market in Canada?&#8221; The average sentiment was a 9.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3870\" src=\"https:\/\/rentals.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Question7-DifficultyFindingHousing-1024x680.png\" alt=\"A bar graph displaying survey responses for the question &quot;Have you experienced difficulties in finding affordable housing?&quot; from the rentals.ca 2024 federal budget survey sent to Canadian renters and landlords.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rentals.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Question7-DifficultyFindingHousing-980x651.png 980w, https:\/\/rentals.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Question7-DifficultyFindingHousing-480x319.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Interest in Homeownership:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite mixed feelings about policy effectiveness, 67% of respondents indicated they were unlikely to purchase a property in the near future, demonstrating a strong reluctance among renters to transition to homeownership. 14% stated they were somewhat likely, with only 8% indicating a high likelihood of purchasing a home shortly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3871\" src=\"https:\/\/rentals.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Question9-PurchaseHome-1024x654.png\" alt=\"A bar graph displaying survey results from the question &quot;How likely are you to consider purchasing a property in the near future?&quot; from the rentals.ca 2024 federal budget survey sent to Canadian renters and landlords.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rentals.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Question9-PurchaseHome-980x626.png 980w, https:\/\/rentals.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Question9-PurchaseHome-480x307.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Conclusion:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The responses from Rentals.ca&#8217;s survey paint a vivid picture of the Canadian rental landscape in response to the new federal budget. While there is a clear recognition of the government&#8217;s efforts, the prevailing skepticism and concern among renters highlight the challenges ahead. Understanding these insights will be crucial for policymakers and industry stakeholders to foster a more responsive and inclusive housing environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rentals.ca remains dedicated to providing a platform for renters to voice their experiences and opinions, ensuring that every change in the rental market is documented and understood. This ongoing dialogue is essential for shaping a rental market that truly meets the needs of Canadian residents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the release of the 2024 Federal Budget, the Liberal government aims to address the Canadian housing crisis by bolstering supply and restoring affordability. 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