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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@ISIDEWITH3yrs3Y
Yes
@9HJ92DY12mos12MO
Where will they live? If we force them to live in government housing they will likely not have the same care as other people living in Canada.
@9FKT43X1yr1Y
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 1yr1Y
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.
@9LXZ2MQ7mos7MO
this morning i woke up today in this morning and the morning that i woke up, i woke up and remember that every morning that i wake up, i woke up that morning
@ISIDEWITH3yrs3Y
No
@9FFSGZC1yr1Y
foreigners should not be allowed to buy houses until they become canadian citizen and must reside in canada
@9FKT43X1yr1Y
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?
@9G2PHMT1yr1Y
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?
@8XLVK9M3yrs3Y
Yes, UNLESS it is their primary residence
yes, but only if its not their primary residence
@942ZLY42yrs2Y
Yes, but only if it is not their primary residence.
@8X6PMZD3yrs3Y
No, but only if it is their primary residence
@8YCNN9L3yrs3Y
Not if it is 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
@8VL9XF93yrs3Y
Wealthy foreigners using Canadian real estate markets to park money in a way that effects prices for domestic buyers should be banned.
@9F7WTX81yr1Y
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.
@9D75VZW1yr1Y
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.
@8VW3WXR3yrs3Y
No, unless it is not their primary residence
@8VVYQJS3yrs3Y
Yes, but not if it is their primary residence.
@9ZQV5PZ2wks2W
Yes, and purchase of Canadian real estate should permanently be limited to permanent residents and citizens of Canada
@9ZMK3992wks2W
as long the foreign buyers are supporting Canadians they should be okay to buy housing, aka offering reduced rental rates for candian citizens
@9ZL3SHK3wks3W
Foreigners should be banned from purchasing more than a single home and not be allowed to sell their property to other foreign entrepreneurs,
@9ZKX4P7Independent3wks3W
Work Visa's should be able to purchase a single home for the extent of that visa. (can't have more than one/two home)
@9ZKQYSW3wks3W
Yes, and only if they are planning on using it as passive income. They should be upfront with their intent for the purchase, allowing more Canadian residents to have access to homes.
@9ZGGXJ63wks3W
Yes, and I believe there should be additional taxes taken from those who intend to purchase properties for investment purposes if they reside outside of Canada.
@9ZC74X63wks3W
No, as long as it’s their primary residence and they plan to live their for at least 9 months of the year.
@9YNQFHTNew Democratic4wks4W
Yes, unless the home they are purchasing is for their own personal residence, not for a rental/income property.
@9XMKKT41mo1MO
Yes, foreigners, specifically non-Whites, should be completely banned from buying homes or property and must be deported
@9XCFZ4Z1mo1MO
The "Yes, but only if it is their primary residence" is not well written. It is not clear if it means that they will be banned if they are trying to buy a primary residence or if it will be banned, with an exception on if it is their primary residence. Which is my stance: a 2 years ban, unless they are buying a first primary residence
@9W6MXFY2mos2MO
if they're buying a bunch at once, yes but if it's one then they're most likely just trying to have a place to live in
@9VYHHPBConservative2mos2MO
they should only rent for 2 years in case they move back to the country of origin or if they are only in Canada for studies
@9VWRXVT2mos2MO
Permanently banned them. If they aren't it’s like why why do you get the right by home but the guy who lives here doesn’t know if that’s someone who lives here but isn’t a citizen oh good so when you get citizenship, then you get all the right becoming a Canadian citizens.
@9VT9JB3Conservative2mos2MO
Foreigners should not be able to buy un Canada, at least until the housing and rental prices come down for Canadians.
@9VSW6DK2mos2MO
If a foreigner is a permanent resident or a citizen, they can buy a house without consequence. However that may come without government subsidies if they are first time homebuyers, but if they are rich and can afford it then it is no problem so long as they are permanent residents or become citizens. However, they are going to be subject to more taxes and regulation than a regular Canadian citizen. If they are on a visa and try to buy a house then you not only ban them from that you also deport them to where they came from. If they are permanent resident or become a Canadian citizen, then a ban is not necessary.
@9VJVW9H2mos2MO
We should eliminate all foreign investment in and corporate investment in buying single family homes and condos.
@9V4JT2C2mos2MO
Yes, if it is there second home or more. They should be able to by one home but should also be required to live in it by addig additional tax if they do not
@9V2M6HS2mos2MO
Foreigners should be banned from buying houses in Canada for 2 years but if they are refugees they should have the right to buy a house
@9TYSP552mos2MO
Yes Even if they have dual citizenship and are not living here 60 % of the time, they shpuld not be able to own a house here unless they live here full time.
@9TT4ZFPNew Democratic2mos2MO
of course NO! because the Canadian public can have 2 or three houses and more people are continuously coming in Canada so it might have space for them for leaving and if person buy a home they can give basement to someone for leaving and the apartment will also become empty
@9TMR89C 3mos3MO
Depending on the background of the foreigner attempting to buy a home, Canada's relation with their country, and the amount of people attempting to live in Canada, they should/should not be allowed and able to buy their own home. This is important because we need to keep criminals out, stay aware of the dangers of other countries, and control Canadian population.
@9TDFHRV3mos3MO
Yes, but only if they are buying homes for the purpose of profiting (renovating and selling, or renting/leasing)
@9TC77NN3mos3MO
Yes, this may help to reduce the cost of and availability of houses in Canada, especially if the house are bought by speculators.
@9TB4X3G3mos3MO
just make it so that there isn't an overabundance of buying homes but just limit the amount to stop the touring crisis
@9T7SJTT3mos3MO
No foreign buyers. if you don't live in Canada you can't own a home in Canada, but immigrants should be able to buy their primary residence like anyone else
If foreigners are not supporting the economy or the country they should not be allowed to buy a home
@9T4JHZ93mos3MO
They should only be able to buy homes as long as it’s their main residence and are working within the country
@9SNLZ3S3mos3MO
If Foreigners have primary status and don’t own multiple homes for the rent economy but actually live in their communities then they should be allowed to buy a home as any Canadian citizen can.
@9RX6V4M4mos4MO
Should pay a fee to help prevent residential homes from increasing unreasonably for Canadians and making them not afford
@9RDS9RZ4mos4MO
Yes unless they are moving here. And be limited to one per family. The house must be sold if they return home for an extended period of time.
@9RD97H34mos4MO
Foreigners should be able to buy a home but there should also be a cap on how much they can invest in rental real estate as well until they become citizens
@9RCJ67TNew Democratic4mos4MO
Foreigners should only be banned from buying homes in Canada if they are intended to be used as a rental property.
@9RC7RVY4mos4MO
A permanent moratorium on Foreign companies and individuals purchasing property in Canada should be brought into effect and all current ownership should be subject to a 20% tax. Also foreign companies and individuals should be incentivized to sell properties they currently own.
@9RBNFB74mos4MO
They should be allowed to buy only a primary residence and potentially land for a small businesses if they spend more than 50% of the year in Canada.
@9QW7TQZ5mos5MO
It should be illegal to buy and own houses and land. Decommodify housing until there are No homeless people for at least an entire generation (15-20 years)
@9QPSCNL5mos5MO
I believe that if they have a Canadian job they may buy there home after the first 4 months of being in the country.
@9NT7YX26mos6MO
They must be living in the home and have it as their main residence and not be renting out to others and also must be a citizen
@9MXJRLQ6mos6MO
In this current housing crisis, no citizen or non-citizen or corporation should be allowed to own multiple pieces of property zoned for housing.
@9MH4YWF7mos7MO
The existence of a real estate market is inherently problematic and the identity of the owner of land is irrelevant.
@9MFRB3L7mos7MO
People shouldn't be banned from buying a house in Canada for 2 years just cause they come from a different country.
@9M7PZL87mos7MO
I think they should be banned unless its their primary residence. So limit to 1 residents and unless they have citizenship
@9M5WCY9Conservative7mos7MO
We have a housing problem so currently I'd say yes but in most circumstances I'd think the idea is entirely distopian
@9LNS8TF8mos8MO
We should have a cap on foreign ownership. The buyer should have some ties or contribution to the community in which they buy in. I think there should be a heavy tax for those that qualify too.
@9LNDD2H8mos8MO
Foreign buyers should be barred from buying houses in Canada. Purchasing of house should only be available Canadian citizens.
@9LD8F4Q8mos8MO
No, we should ban foreigners from coming to and being in Canada. Halt all new migration, and send everyone who’s immigrated in the last 10 years back.
@9L3WN3Z8mos8MO
There should be proof that those who are buying homes are intending to live and STAY in Canada for the foreseeable future and should not be able to buy a home as a second residence or to rent it out and homes should be reserved for those who want to live and stay in Canada.
@9KZ78YL9mos9MO
Yes, foreign buyers should be banned from buying homes in Canada if they do not reside in Canada full-time.
@9KG9KSM9mos9MO
Yes. Foreigners shouldn't be able to buy a house in Canada at all. They must first have Canadian citizenship. Canada's houses are for Canadians but of course, foreign workers need a place to live but they should be forced to rent.
@9KBFTYW 9mos9MO
Yes, there should be no wholly foreign entities allowed to own homes in Canada. Homes are for residents, not tourists or foreign corporations to make money.
@9K6HR9K9mos9MO
Depends on the minorities, and i believe most of them should be deported. (Non-asian Races and including whole whites.)
@9K4MLQ8Conservative10mos10MO
if they get in trouble put them back on the boat, and i think it should be 3 years to make sure there going to stay.
@9K3M7XP10mos10MO
If they have Canadian citizenship or long enough visas , they have a right to buy their own properties
@9K29PN7Libertarian10mos10MO
I personally don’t think any foreigners should be able to buy any more of our land and housing. We’re in a crisis, and we need to take a serious look at how we got here.
@9JZV4G6Conservative10mos10MO
If you don't live here, stop having that access. If you aren't living here at least 6 months at a time, you cannot buy.
@9JVVDNV10mos10MO
No, but this shouldn't apply to foreigners or businesses or anyone else that buy up a lot of homes to rent them out
i think it depends on what their citizenship status and their income is and if they have a permanent residence or a student visa then they should be allowed to buy houses
@9JVK6WJ10mos10MO
Yes, but only if it is their primary residence and there should be pricing regulations so that it doesn't effect Canadians
They shouldn't be limited but there needs to be restrictions in order to prevent housing prices from skyrocketing
@9JLGXLF10mos10MO
I think foreigners should have zero rights in Canada. Because they are illegal so we should not support them.
@9JHLD6J10mos10MO
Rewording of the above; Yes, they should be banned except for cases where it is their primary residence (and this should be rigorously confirmed)
@9JHHFFYNew Democratic10mos10MO
After citizenship, they should be subjected to the same regulations and restrictions as the rest of canadians.
@9JC6BKV10mos10MO
The issue must lie somewhere in the banking system or zoning laws. If house flipping is happening it means there's economic space and justification for it provided it's profitable, but it may be profitable for the wrong reasons (i.e. being able to draw off the equity or some other systemic issue). It should be possible to expand outward with lower cost housing provided the system is designed in a sensible way that doesn't encourage winner-take-all scenarios.
@9J3MCV511mos11MO
I think hardly any immigrant would have money to buy a house right after coming to Canada. It would take at-least two or more to actually build finances to get a house in the current housing market. So the focus should be on finding a middle ground for these kind of policies.
@9J2KMBT11mos11MO
Any person should be allowed to buy a home as long as they have been asked standard background check questions to make sure they are suitable to buy a home.
@9HV2FD511mos11MO
Foreigners should be banned until they become Permanent residents. They shall not use home for rental income and should not be able to flip home for profit.
@9HLHYFV12mos12MO
no but only if it is going to be there primary residence, if it is not going to be there primary residence then yes not buying a home for a least 2 years
@9H9BR431yr1Y
Yes. foreigners should not be able to buy homes in Canada unless they become citizens and is not resold to a foreign business etc.
@9H4KC4K1yr1Y
People moving to Canada who aren't from here should absolutely be allowed housing, but if the uber-wealthy are abusing their power to buy mansions all around the world while making it harder for residents to afford housing, that should be taxed or monitored in some way.
@9G9VSBW1yr1Y
canadian citizens should be prioritized in more primary residence while imigrants and foreigners live in more temporary homes
@9FKML6F1yr1Y
No, but there should be a limit to how many homes they can buy
@9FJSV7D1yr1Y
As long as the house will be homing someone populating Canada, it doesn’t matter who buys it.
If they have permanent residence then no
@9FHG97Q1yr1Y
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