Despite Alberta accounting for 12% of Canada's population, our housing new starts account for 25% of the total new housing starts in Canada.  Alberta has been very diligent in assessing our zoning bylaws, looking at alternative manufacturing methods (prefabricate and offsite construction technology), and expediting permitting processes in municipalities.  For more information and the full story visit: Lorne Gunter: Alberta shows path to easing Canada's housing shortage | Edmonton Journal