Detailed conversations and discussions about the challanges, concerns and real life pain caused by the lack of finacially accessible, truly affordable housing in Canada. How the long term lack of supply has artifficially increased the cost of housing to the point where many people simply can no longer afford basic housing. Steven is an expert in the ins and outs of building housing and in particular how to build housing fast.

This episode of "Let's Talk Housing" features two interviews exploring the challenges of affordable and accessible housing in Canada. Host Steven Haylestrom first speaks with Sahara, a young professional living in Toronto who describes struggling to find housing she can afford while earning just over minimum wage, often spending 50% of her income on rent alone. Her story illustrates the stress faced by many in her generation. Dr. Enoch Sei then shares his perspective from experiences teaching international students in Vancouver, who often struggle with high costs, systemic discrimination, and feelings of not belonging due to poor housing conditions. He advocates for recognizing housing as a human right and educating landlords to address biases. Both guests provide thoughtful insights into the complex, widespread nature of the housing crisis across regions and demographics in Canada. The host concludes by previewing upcoming discussions with landlords and about challenges within the construction industry.