Political Tension of Homelessness for Election Times

 The provincial parties of British Columbia have scheduled an election and voting date for October 19th, 2024, while the federal parties have set a date for October 20th, 2025. The issue that has been dominating conversations is homelessness, which is caused by the high cost of housing. It is crucial to find affordable housing options, as it allows people to save money and work towards obtaining their dream homes. 

Having a home is crucial as it provides a sense of security and a place to rest after a long work day. With a home, finding and maintaining employment becomes more accessible and gives hope for their future.

As a result, to have a home equals employment, and in the absence of a home, it equals homelessness. 

The number of homeless people in Canada is increasing due to the actions taken by some past premiers, such as Mike Harris (Ontario Provincial Party) in the 90s, who repealed social safety networks, including rent control. This resulted in landlords raising the rent prices, making it difficult for people to afford a place to live. As a result, many Canadians have lost hope for their future and have fallen victim to homelessness.

Stephen Harper (Conservative Party of Canada) was the Prime Minister of Canada from 2006 to 2015. Canada's housing market was in crisis, and he did nothing to stop it. The political parties from different ideologies blamed it on the Chinese, who came to Canada and bought properties and caused a shortage of housing, and there was nothing that they could do.

In the summer of 2023, provincial and federal political parties shifted their focus from the Chinese and started blaming international students for causing a housing shortage in Canada. According to them, the influx of international students into the country has increased housing prices, making it increasingly difficult for Canadians to afford housing.

At the beginning of 2024, charges were brought against politicians for their inadequate performance. Pierre Poilievre accused Justin Trudeau of being responsible for the housing crisis, while Kevin Falcon from BC United held David Eby accountable. Their actions resemble a circus, where clowns roam around aimlessly and carry out their antics without paying attention to their surroundings.

Ontario is currently facing a severe housing crisis. Despite this, Premier Rob Ford from the Ontario Conservative Provincial Party is not taking any action to address the issue. Political ideology is not the root cause of the problem, as politicians use the housing crisis to gain public support and profit from people's suffering.

In summary, politics is meaningless as it resembles a circus rather than an effective way to solve the problems of a nation. However, the issue of housing shortage in Canada can be solved. The housing shortage is because the power elites in Canada are buying houses before they are introduced to the market. This practice is causing a housing shortage in the country.

Politicians know that the ongoing housing crisis is leading many Canadians to immigrate to other countries, causing a labour shortage and posing a threat to Canada's economy. However, instead of addressing the issue, they exploit it for political gain during elections. This is a sad situation, as the politicians are taking Canadians hostage for their individual goals. High-level university professors must be invited to provide expert opinions to solve the housing crisis.