FEDERAL & PROVINCIAL POLITICAL PARTY PLATFORMS
2025 ELECTION
As Ontarians head into a pivotal election year, housing affordability and real estate market policies are at the forefront of every major political party’s platform. Whether you're planning to buy, sell, or invest in 2025, staying informed about these platforms can help you anticipate changes that may affect the market Here’s an easy-to-read breakdown of where each major party stands on housing and real estate affordability, alongside important dates to mark on your calendar.
Important Dates to Note
Federal Election: Anticipated October 2025 (exact date TBD).
Ontario Provincial Election: Scheduled for February 27, 2025.
The Liberals emphasize long-term investment in affordable housing, proposing nearly $20 billion over ten years to support social infrastructure, including housing and seniors’ facilities. They aim to address skyrocketing home prices by investigating speculation in highpriced markets.
$20 billion investment in social infrastructure over ten years
Focus on affordable housing and seniors' facilities
Plans to investigate and address speculation in high-priced markets
The Liberals’ housing plan includes measures to increase affordable housing supply, implement rent controls, and support first-time homebuyers. They highlight sustainable and inclusive community development.
Increase the supply of affordable housing
Implement and enforce rent controls
Provide targeted support for first-time homebuyers.
Promote sustainable and inclusive community growth.
Led by Pierre Poilievre, the Conservatives are focused on increasing housing supply and reducing regulatory barriers. Their platform emphasizes capping spending, lowering taxes, and incentivizing developers to build more homes
Increase housing supply by reducing regulatory barriers
Cap government spending and lower taxes
Incentivize developers to accelerate housing construction.
The Progressive Conservatives aim to increase the housing supply by streamlining development approvals and reducing red tape for builders Their focus is on simplifying the process to accelerate new home construction
Streamline development approvals to accelerate housing construction.
Reduce bureaucratic red tape for builders.
Focus on increasing overall housing supply.
The Greens propose reforms to zoning laws to promote midrise and “missing-middle” housing They advocate for environmentally sustainable development and partnerships with non-profits to build non-market affordable homes, along with stronger tenant protections.
Reform zoning laws to encourage midrise and “missing-middle” housing.
Partner with non-profits to develop non-market affordable homes
Focus on environmentally sustainable urban development
Strengthen protections for tenants
The Greens emphasize inclusive neighborhood growth through “missingmiddle” housing and midrise developments. They advocate for protecting farmland and green spaces from urban sprawl and curbing speculation to ensure affordability.
Encourage “missing-middle” and midrise housing developments.
Protect farmland and natural spaces from urban sprawl
Strengthen tenant protections and address market speculation
The NDP plans to tackle affordability by constructing 500,000 affordable housing units and providing direct assistance to renters Tenant protection and housing supply expansion are key elements of their strategy.
Build 500,000 affordable housing units.
Provide direct financial assistance to renters.
Strengthen tenant protection measures
The Ontario NDP proposes robust rent control policies, affordable housing construction, and tenant assistance. Their platform is centered on alleviating the financial pressures faced by renters and homeowners.
Build affordable housing to meet demand.
Enforce stronger rent control measures.
Provide tenant assistance programs
Address housing affordability challenges directly
KEY QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER BEFORE YOU VOTE
As Windsor-Essex and the rest of Ontario prepare for pivotal elections, housing policies will play a major role in shaping the real estate market With factors like potential 25% U S tariffs on Canadian goods and Ontario’s early election on February 27, 2025, it’s crucial to assess where you stand.
Here are five key questions to help you reflect on your housing priorities before heading to the polls:
How would potential 25% U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods impact housing costs, affordability, and the real estate market in Windsor-Essex?
What role should the provincial government play in addressing housing supply and affordability, and which policies best align with your priorities?
Do you believe rent controls and tenant protections should be expanded, reduced, or maintained at their current level?
How important is it to you that housing policies support new developments, infrastructure, and job growth in Windsor-Essex?
With the Ontario election set for February 27, 2025, which party’s housing strategy best aligns with your long-term financial and homeownership goals?
By reflecting on these questions, you can better determine where you stand and which policies align with your vision for housing in Ontario As the real estate landscape continues to evolve, Synergy Real Estate Group is here to help you navigate the changes. Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or invest, our team is ready to guide you through these shifting market conditions
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