The issue is incredibly complicated. There is little to no infrastructure outside of major population centers. The cost of land in cities makes it unreasonable

The issue is incredibly complicated. There is little to no infrastructure outside of major population centers. The cost of land in cities makes it unreasonable to build anything but Condo towers. Investment in transportation of any type to rural towns or even smaller cities is non-existent. A network of roads and rail to move people quickly would open up vast areas to affordable housing. Unfortunately, the government/bureaucracy at all levels doesn't have the desire/ability to meet the challenges, the entire system is dysfunctional. An example, adding a subway stop or an extra lane to a highway, can take decades in Canada.