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Housing
Consumers Council of Canada’s work on housing has been influenced by initiatives at all levels of government to respond to climate change. A significant part of the Council’s work has centred around the development of a more energy efficient building code, and gauging likely impacts on and acceptance by consumers of measures to promote energy efficient housing.
More recently the Council has explored the direct and indirect impact on consumers of urban planning objectives promoting residential intensification.
Council consumer representation and research has addressed:
- Residential intensification
- Home energy efficiency
- Consumer views on sustainable consumption
- Home renovation problems
- New home warranty programs
If you are concerned about consumer protection in housing, the Council encourages you to get involved.
Please contact us if you have some information you believe will assist the Council’s representation of consumers about housing-related issues.
Recent Developments
Consumer Protection Platform Pledges: Green and Bloc
Canadians will elect a new government September 20. Each of Canada’s major parties has published a platform that describes the priorities it would implement if elected. To help voters understand how the parties compare on important consumer protection issues,...
Consumer Protection Platform Pledges: Long-Term Care
Canadians will elect a new government September 20. Each of Canada’s major parties has published a platform that describes the priorities it would implement if elected. To help voters understand how the parties compare on important consumer protection issues,...
Consumer Protection Platform Pledges: Housing
Canadians will elect a new government September 20. Each of Canada’s major parties has published a platform that describes the priorities it would implement if elected. To help voters understand how the parties compare on important consumer protection issues,...
Related Reports
Towards a National Housing Strategy, 2016 Download
Residential Intensification: The Impact on Consumers, 2016 Download
Will Consumers Benefit from Enhanced Product Labeling on Energy-Efficient Products?, 2014 Download
Residential Intensification: Density and Its Discontents, 2014 Download
The Impact of Higher Energy Efficiency Standards on Housing Affordability in Alberta, 2012 Download
Sustainable Household Consumption: Key Considerations for a Canadian Strategy, 2009 Download
The Ontario Smart Metering Initiative – What Does It Mean for Ontario’s Residential Consumers, 2009 Download
Renovation Rip-Offs: Problems and Solutions, 2009 Download
Consumers’ Willingness to Pay for Climate Change Download
Energy Efficiency and Building Codes Download
Gaps in New Home Warranty Programs Across Canada Download