Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has vowed to place a two-year ban on foreign homebuyers if re-elected, in a bid to address housing affordability in Canada. The nation's housing market has soared during the coronavirus pandemic, up 16 percent year-over-year, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). The Liberal Party is one of three major parties focused on this central issue.
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@ISIDEWITH4yrs4Y
Yes
@EmprezSensei 3mos3MO
Foreign ownership of homes can drive up housing prices, making them unaffordable for locals, and often results in vacant properties that harm community vitality. It displaces local residents, exacerbates gentrification, and creates "ghost neighborhoods." Additionally, prioritizing foreign buyers over locals can undermine national economic stability and community cohesion.
@9LQNQ4M12mos12MO
the reason why immigrants should be allowed is because families come here to set up a new life especially skilled workers and it hinders them to set their roots in a new home if they’re not able to invest in a home for future generations they are subjected to paying rent to do nothing to secure their future
@9FKT43X2yrs2Y
Everyone is equal, has equal rights and should have equal spending rights. No matter your sex, race or even sexuality it must be equal.
@9FDPSQC 2yrs2Y
The foreign would use our land to do a few illegal things in their home country, like buying a house and live with a long time without migrating.
@ISIDEWITH4yrs4Y
No
@B3VH6Y61mo1MO
They might need a home and could afford it for them or their family, so why wouldn't it be allowed for them to have a home for them to provide for their family.
@B2Q53LT2mos2MO
If foreigners have the money to buy homes, I don't see a reason why they shouldn't be allowed to buy a house for themselves or their family.
@9FFSGZC2yrs2Y
foreigners should not be allowed to buy houses until they become canadian citizen and must reside in canada
@9FKT43X2yrs2Y
If you moved to another country would you appreciate having to spend more than a local? not at all, so what would be the point of doing it here?
@ISIDEWITH4yrs4Y
No, implement foreign buyer and vacancy taxes instead
@EmprezSensei 3mos3MO
Foreign buyer and vacancy taxes are effective tools to address housing affordability without banning foreign ownership. They discourage speculative investments, reduce vacant properties, and generate revenue for affordable housing. Examples from Vancouver, Australia, and Singapore show these taxes can slow price growth, increase housing availability, and fund community programs, creating a fairer and more balanced housing market.
@8XLVK9M3yrs3Y
Yes, UNLESS it is their primary residence
@942ZLY43yrs3Y
Yes, but only if it is not their primary residence.
@8X6PMZD3yrs3Y
No, but only if it is their primary residence
@9FB2FJ6New Democratic2yrs2Y
yes, but only if its not their primary residence
@8YCNN9L3yrs3Y
Not if it is their primary residence
@8VW4NXL4yrs4Y
Yes, and implement foreign buyer and vacancy taxes
@B46V7MRLibertarian3wks3W
Property ownership in Canada should be conditional on citizenship, and the owner's primary residence should be within the country. Further to that, dual citizenship should be banned. If voting were conditional on property ownership, citizenship and possible having children, this country could possibly survive, and even have greatly improved outcomes for Canadians
@9386V95New Democratic3yrs3Y
Yes unless it's their primary residence.
@9DMFBBZ2yrs2Y
Not if it's their primary residence.
@9C577CK2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if it is NOT their primary residence.
@8WJXN8T3yrs3Y
@8ZMFCJC3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if it isn't their primary residence
@8VL9XF94yrs4Y
Wealthy foreigners using Canadian real estate markets to park money in a way that effects prices for domestic buyers should be banned.
@9F7WTX82yrs2Y
Yes, but it should be a year or less, if foreigners could buy a house immediately, Canada would have a housing issue, in my opinion.
@9D75VZW2yrs2Y
Yes, permanently. you should require citizenship in order to own land/housing in canada
Not banned but should have to live in it for at least 2 years. Can’t be used for renting or Airbnb
Buying homes in canada should be for residents and citizens of Canada. Higher taxes should be put on foreigners if they are not contributing to the Canadian economy when purchasing properties in canada.
@8VW3WXR4yrs4Y
No, unless it is not their primary residence
@8VVYQJS4yrs4Y
Yes, but not if it is their primary residence.
@8VVNVTFConservative4yrs4Y
Yes, unless it will be their primary residence.
Yes, if it is NOT their primary residence.
@B4H5T5Z5 days5D
Only if they are buying for their own personal use for 6 months of each year unless they plan to become citizens. Not allowing them to use as rental property unless it’s used for homeless persons.
@B4GQ9Q7Independent6 days6D
You should have to show you will physically reside in the house for a minimum 6 months per year, and be forced to sell if you don't and have a prohibition from being in any way a buyer or investor for a set time
I feel as if, the population of foreigners is rapidly increasing to the point it's hard for teens or adults who have lived here their whole life to get jobs and home due to rapid immigration.
@B4F9SGD1wk1W
Foreigner should be banned from buying investment homes while there is a shortage of homes for Canadian residences. This can be reviewed at a later time after we’ve controlled the immigration and housing problem.
@B4DXJPB1wk1W
Yes, but I would prefer a more long-term ban and stricter regulation in general on a permanent basis
@B4D3XN21wk1W
Yes, as long as they do not own property in another country, and their home in Canada is their primary residence.
@B4CV7Q61wk1W
If they are a refugee or immigrant who are planning on staying in Canada, no. but if it's for vacation or temporary housing
@B49LKNY2wks2W
they shouldnt be banned, but restricted quite heavily, to one house ONLY per family (current generation)
@B49K4MW2wks2W
no they should be able to get a home with no taxes until they can get a stable income to pay for rent.
@B472HDC2wks2W
Yes, if they are planning to rent out the property instead of living in it themselves. No, if they plan to live in the house as residents.
@B43SXTX 3wks3W
Restrict foreign home purchases but allow exemptions for permanent residents and those planning to live in the home.
Implement higher property taxes on non-resident buyers instead of an outright ban, discouraging speculation while allowing investment.
Prioritize policies that increase housing supply, such as faster development approvals and incentives for affordable housing construction.
Regulate domestic speculators and multiple-property owners, not just foreign buyers, since they also drive up prices.
@B429TXN3wks3W
They can buy any property they want to buy as long as it isn't government land and as long as they are a permanently residing citizen.
@B3YW9624wks4W
Yes, and foreigners should not be able to buy or own homes or land in Canada. And all the ones that do should be forced to sell it back to the Canadian people. Canadian homes and Canadian land belong to the Canadian people.
@B3VL9X51mo1MO
Non Canadian citizens should not be allowed to purchase any kind of homes or residential property in Canada
@B3TPDHT1mo1MO
Yes, until the housing crisis is resolved and then allow them to under strict policies that enrich Canada.
@B3S9C8C1mo1MO
Foreigners who reside in Canada should be able to buy a home, but those who do not reside in Canada should not be able to.
@B3QNMWT1mo1MO
If it isn't their primary residence and strictly for investment purposes, it should be stripped from them. No foreign ownership at all.
@B3K9X781mo1MO
It depends, if people are looking for a better life, then they shouldn't but if it is done in a way where it causes problems, then it should be implemented that foreigners need to do a proper check with the government to ensure they aren't trying to make issues that are ongoing occur more often, but it also depends because if taxes are increased, then it just makes the chance of someone buying a home leave for cheaper replacements, to sum it up, I think it should be their primary residence but with proper monitoring to ensure they have to become citizens.
@B3GC2NJ1mo1MO
Ban them from purchasing homes to use as investment properties. Allow them to purchase a home to live in, but not to turn around and sell, or rent out.
@B3FHVJR1mo1MO
People without PR or greater should not be allowed to purchase homes. Canadians and those soon to be Canadians all have been forced to rent, they shouldn't be able to come in and snatch up land.
@B3DCMJ81mo1MO
Foreigners should be allowed to purchase a primary residence, but not allowed to purchase rental homes for a minimum time period.
@B399BKDConservative2mos2MO
No but there should be limitations and they should have to go through more vetting and background checks.
@B393GKS2mos2MO
if the foreigners are not canadian citizens then yes they should be banned. We have a crisis and the cost of buying a home is unattainable for most canadians
@B38K4D7Independent 2mos2MO
I think a 1-3year hold in international home acquisitions in Canada along with foreign/vacancy taxes/regulations implemented would benefit Canada/it's Citizens.
@B37ZT5N2mos2MO
No. It must be there personal, primary residence, and they are banned from having rental investment property.
@B36SMWQNew Democratic2mos2MO
Yes, excluding new immigrants, international students, workers with valid permits, refugees and asylum seekers
@B36LMM72mos2MO
No. Otherwise they should be allowed as normal citizens so they become efficient and helpful for the economy
@B367BY42mos2MO
no, just stop the insane excess immigration and prioritize building homes and slowing cost increases.
@B355JWJ2mos2MO
We have a housing shortage. Foreign investment Needs to stop. Only Canadians should be able to buy a home until the crisis is resolved. Then permanent residents can be considered. No foreign investment whatsoever. It artificially inflates the marker
@B34T6YF2mos2MO
Only allow permanent home ownership for permanent residents or residents who have stayed in the country for 2-3 years
@B2WVT6F2mos2MO
Banned if not primary residence. No investment properties for AT LEAST 2 years after establishing citizenship
@B2WMF2R2mos2MO
Yes and ONLY Canadian citizens or permanent residents should be able to purchase residential homes or land forever.
@B2W3G4Y2mos2MO
Yes they should be banned for 2 years and have to pay a foreign buyer and vacancy tax. I also think immigrants who come should have trades to work.
@B2VWCWJ2mos2MO
We should lessen the amount of immigrants until housing infrastructure is caught up to the current demand
@B2VCMN72mos2MO
Foreign home buyers should be allowed to buy primary residence. However, they should not be able to buy several ‘holiday homes’ especially in overpopulated resorts in Canada like Whistler. They should either not be allowed to purchase or be taxed at such a high rate that if they wanted to buy they would have to rent out to locals.
@B2V3LPY2mos2MO
Yes, but I think this because I know people who live in Canada who cannot find housing. After all, foreigners who just moved into the country got the house over people who lived in the country for several years. I do think they should be aloud to apply for rental housing for at least two years to show they are planning to stay in Canada.
@B2TYRNR2mos2MO
Yes, foreign investments should be banned unless they are landing immigrants and its their primary residence.
@B2TTHT42mos2MO
Yes if they are a an illegal immagrant, and no if they are paying for everything as a immagrant and have a job
@B2TN44T2mos2MO
If it is for their own residence then they should be allowed. if its for renting out or property development they should be banned.
@B2SX7XJ2mos2MO
Housing should not be an investment for absentee landlords. You must be a citizen of Canada, live here and Airbnb should be strictly curtailed. and there should be limits to how much housing one entity can own.
@B2RK7N62mos2MO
It depends on their situation and why they entered Canada in the first place. Do they have a criminal record? What is on the criminal record? I think they deserve a place to live, but I'm not gonna say they should buy immediately. Maybe they should be placed in a home and see if they will treat the home respectfully.
@B2QH5X82mos2MO
In order to protect housing from foreign corporations and creating a monopoly where it gives a severe economic disadvantage for Canadians who want to buy a house, foreign companies who recently arrived to Canada should not be able to buy any property whatsoever for a minimum of five years.
@B2MXWGH2mos2MO
Foreigners should be banned from buying homes in Canada until they are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
@B2L9LJM2mos2MO
Foreign investors should be Banned, Foreingers as in Immigrants should be allowed to purchase a home like any other canadian.
@B2L5VZSConservative3mos3MO
Foreigners should be able to buy a home, but it should not impact their status as a non citizen, and it should be limited to one home, not multiple.
@B2KSR4VConservative3mos3MO
If the foreigner is not applying for citizenship and planning on living in Canada, yes they should be banned
@B2KRQ933mos3MO
Yes, ban foreign buyers from buying more than one home. They must be living in Canada if they own property.
@B2JHF8K3mos3MO
As long as all the six families in the house on farm land are paying the normal all the normal taxes
@B2J3DQN 3mos3MO
Yes, and ban foreigners from buying homes in Canada until they become a permanent resident or a citizen
@B2GG52P3mos3MO
No, do not stop foreign investment, however, incentives should be given to companies that make sales to Canadian first time home buyers.
@B2DQSLR 3mos3MO
No, instead there should be a plan in place to ensure that there is enough affordable housing for both Canadians and people coming/ moving into Canada
@B2DHJ8T 3mos3MO
If we banned foreigners to buy homes in Canada, that is not going to help our economic growth and real estate market. The housing price wouldn't drop after Justin Trudeau announced the banned for foreigners to buy houses in Canada.
@B2C7T5X3mos3MO
All people in canada should not be able to purchase a home if they already own another property and do not intend to sell
@B2C3RHJ3mos3MO
No foreign person should own a home on Canadian soil unless a time share is owned or they are a duel citizen
@B2BXZ8J3mos3MO
Yes, but only if they intend to rent or lease the homes at a profit and/or do not intend to help the tenants further than the bare minimum
@B2BP4ZH3mos3MO
Yes, unless the property they purchase will become their primary residence with the goal of acquiring Canadian citizenship
@B2BL3TD3mos3MO
they should have places to go before they come. like an Apartment building that has low rent. they shouldn't be homeless coming to a new country to be safe.
@B2B8KY83mos3MO
Provided they are not only renting to their own at ridiculous rents and 10ppl per residence as many are now
@B29X83BConservative3mos3MO
I think that foreigners should only be prevented from buying homes for six months after they move to canada
@B29X3K93mos3MO
It should be longer than 2 years. Foreigner shouldn't be able to buy land in Canada unless they're a citizen And plan on residing in Canada for their life.
Foreign real estate purchases need to be monitored to protect our economy. Vacancies should not be allowed and occupancy rules regarding vacation properties.
@B28XV9J3mos3MO
Yes, this could decrease the attraction of foreign investors possibly reducing inflation from high rent costs
@B26DXZW4mos4MO
Yes, with the exceptions stated by the Canadian government, those with work permits, refugee claimants, and international students.
@B24CJHX4mos4MO
Should be able to rent for the first two years then If they buy a house and live there, sure why not. But multiples houses and someone else living there, no.
@B23QKB3 4mos4MO
If they are moving to Canada then they should not have to wait if the they are not there should be extra taxes and fees.
@9ZQV5PZ5mos5MO
Yes, and purchase of Canadian real estate should permanently be limited to permanent residents and citizens of Canada
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