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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@93RRW9Z3yrs3Y
No, but they should be a citizen here to buy a home
@8VS7YDP4yrs4Y
Foreigners with no knowledge of the English or French language, that originate from questionable countries like China or Iran, and that have no intention of living in Canada and respecting our nation should not be allowed to buy homes and drive up the price
@8VRJ6FF4yrs4Y
If you don't live in the country than yes
@8VPD3MC4yrs4Y
Only if the purpose of purchase is speculation
@8VP6TKX4yrs4Y
Yes and make the ban 3 years
@8VNXSXM4yrs4Y
More should be done to deter foreign buyers. Banning and tax.
@8VK3MMPNew Democratic4yrs4Y
No, but should be limited to only one primary residence
@8VJP9V74yrs4Y
Are they foreign and living in the home they buy? They should not be banned. Are they foreign investors buying up property? They should be banned.
@8VJHCRQ4yrs4Y
Should be banned from buying houses ever. Leave Canadian houses for Canadians
@8VJ2V7V4yrs4Y
Banned, but 2 years is a long time
@8VHN27ZNew Democratic4yrs4Y
Only if they’re buying to rent it out and make it overpriced. You should only be able to buy a house to live in, where you live.
@97NRTW82yrs2Y
Banned until they become a permanent resident or citizen.
@8Z8998R3yrs3Y
Depending on the intent. It would be allowed if it were for the intent of real estate investing, not for living in
@8VRMKC44yrs4Y
if they aren’t legal in canada then yes but if they are a canadian citizen then they should be able to buy a house whenever
Limit of one principal property
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