More Canadians than ever can't afford to buy a home. But is owning always better than renting?

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Brandon Hepworth and his partner have come to terms with never owning a home. 

“It’s definitely not within our means,” he said. 

Hepworth and Lorie Ganley, both 28, live in a one-bedroom apartment in Montreal and are paying $1,200 a month in rent. Although buying was once something they discussed, rapidly rising housing prices have made home ownership unrealistic for them. 

“We would love to have a place, but it’s not something that we’re actively working on,” said Hepworth. 

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The couple recently went back to school and are working part-time. Hepworth is studying electrical engineering while working an administrative job at

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