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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@9FH4WZJNew Democratic2yrs2Y
If they are unsure of how long they are staying; if they intend to stay for a longer period of time, then they should be able to buy a house as soon as possible.
Yes, only if its not their primary residence
@95J9PCR3yrs3Y
No, but only if it is their primary residence.
No instead you should only be allowed to purchase a home if you are a citizen and plan to live there or rent it out to other citizens
@937TCZL3yrs3Y
Yes, unless Canada is their primary residence.
@92SSPLH3yrs3Y
Yes and a foreign buyers tax and a holding company tax.
@92RGJ4Z3yrs3Y
No unless it's not their primary residence
Foreigners must be banned from buying any homes, indefinitely.
They should not be buying a house because they might be financially unstable and it could put them in alot of debt
let them, except for the first few years they have to pay more taxes
yes, if its for investment purposes
@8VRFTDJ4yrs4Y
it would depend if they have lived in Canada long enough.
@8VN6FXM4yrs4Y
Only refugees should be able to buy a house if they plan on staying in Canada for well over 2 years
People who do not live in Canada should not be allowed to buy homes they do not intend to live in themselves
Yes, but only Chinese people
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