Pedro Barata: There Is a Different Equity In Making Sure No One Gets Left Behind

**Habitat for Humanity Canada/Leger Poll (August–September2024):** A recent poll found that 70% of Canadians believe that owning a homehas become impossible.   **Statistics Canada (August–September 2024):** The CanadianSocial Survey revealed that nearly half (45%) of Canadians are very concernedabout housing affordability due to rising costs. This concern is even moresignificant among young adults aged 20 to 35, with 59% expressing high levelsof worry.   Founded in 1985, Habitat for Humanity Canada is a nationalcharity made up of local Habitat organizations operating in every province andthe North. Through innovative home construction, repairs, financing, skillstraining, and advocacy, they unite people to build homes, communities, andhope. Habitat for Humanity Canada is a member of Habitat for HumanityInternational, a leading global non-profit organization working in over 70countries.   Pedro Barata is the President and CEO of Habitat forHumanity Canada. He is a passionate and values-driven leader with two decadesof experience in fostering multi-sector collaborations to create solutions forcommunities. Before joining Habitat in 2024, Pedro served as the executivedirector of the Future Skills Centre, where he led the establishment of anational research impact center and launched various multi-sector innovationpilots across Canada.   Barata  joined me thisweek to discuss how Habitat for Humanity Canada is addressing the homeowneraffordability crisis and working to provide more Canadians with safe, decent,and affordable places to call home.   For more information, visit:[habitat.ca/en](https://habitat.ca/en)  Follow us on social media: @habitatcanada