Featuring an article co-authored by TAS President & CEO, Mazyar Mortazavi

Canada’s rental housing system is under pressure—and the impacts are being felt across the country. Vacancy rates are at historic lows. Affordability is out of reach for too many. And key workers—like nurses, teachers, and transit operators—are being priced out of the communities they serve.

A new article co-authored by our President & CEO, Mazyar Mortazavi, outlines a clear and actionable path forward. Published by Build Canada, “Build Rental Housing Again” calls on policymakers to take bold steps to increase supply and make housing more accessible for those who need it most.

The piece highlights specific, targeted recommendations, including:

• Strengthening CMHC programs to better support rental housing
• Reviving rental-focused tax incentives
• Introducing a renters’ tax deduction to improve affordability
• Setting clear goals for purpose-built rental starts and affordability benchmarks

These are practical, implementable ideas that could help shift the system—and they reflect what we’ve long known at TAS: that cities cannot thrive if people can’t afford to live in them.

As a purpose-driven real estate company, we believe housing is about more than just units. It’s about enabling people, neighbourhoods, and communities to thrive. Ensuring that essential workers can live where they work is one part of that bigger picture.

Read the full article here: Build Rental Housing Again