Balanced Supply of Housing Node
The BSH is a collaborative network of academic researchers and community partners that conduct rigorous community-based research and data analysis to foster a just and equitable housing system through knowledge generation and mobilization.



About BSH
Our goal is to inform policy and systemic changes to address socio-economic and racial inequities so that the right to housing is realized and everyone is housed well.
Learn More About BSHOur Research
We fund over 40 different projects that focus on two core areas of research: innovating in responsive land practices and reshaping the financialization of housing. We support collaboration between community organizations and researchers in Montréal, Toronto, and Vancouver.
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Housing Policy Database
Game plan to fixing the housing crisis
The Housing Policy Database is a repository of 103 policies worldwide, aiming to enhance understanding and identify effective housing policies that can be applied to the Canadian context.

BSH Team
Meet the team who support the research going on at the Balanced Supply of Housing.
Meet the TeamSustainable Housing Futures
June 18, 2025
Research in Progress on The Right to Accessible Housing: Identifying Needs and Building the Right Supply
Join us for a presentation with Drs. Colin Phillips, an Adjunct Professor in the School of Social Work at the University of British Columbia, Dr. Alina McKay, Research Manager for the Balanced Supply of Housing, and Brad Evoy, Executive Director of the Disability Justice Network of Ontario, on accessible housing gaps in Canada.
Recent Updates From BSH
The latest publications, events, and news from the Balanced Supply of Housing.