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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@B46V7MRLibertarian4wks4W
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
@9C577CK2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if it is NOT their primary residence.
@9D75VZW2yrs2Y
Yes, permanently. you should require citizenship in order to own land/housing in canada
@B4H5T5Z2wks2W
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.
@B49LKNY3wks3W
they shouldnt be banned, but restricted quite heavily, to one house ONLY per family (current generation)
@B49K4MW3wks3W
no they should be able to get a home with no taxes until they can get a stable income to pay for rent.
@B43SXTX 4wks4W
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.
@B3YW9621mo1MO
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.
@B2WMF2R2mos2MO
Yes and ONLY Canadian citizens or permanent residents should be able to purchase residential homes or land forever.
@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
@B2MXWGH3mos3MO
Foreigners should be banned from buying homes in Canada until they are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
@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
@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
@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.
@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.
@9ZKX4P7Independent5mos5MO
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)
@9ZGGXJ65mos5MO
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.
@9YNQFHTNew Democratic5mos5MO
Yes, unless the home they are purchasing is for their own personal residence, not for a rental/income property.
@9VSW6DK6mos6MO
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.
@9V4JT2C7mos7MO
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
@9TMR89C 7mos7MO
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.
@9TDFHRV7mos7MO
Yes, but only if they are buying homes for the purpose of profiting (renovating and selling, or renting/leasing)
@9TC77NN7mos7MO
Yes, this may help to reduce the cost of and availability of houses in Canada, especially if the house are bought by speculators.
@9TB4X3G7mos7MO
just make it so that there isn't an overabundance of buying homes but just limit the amount to stop the touring crisis
If foreigners are not supporting the economy or the country they should not be allowed to buy a home
@9T4JHZ97mos7MO
They should only be able to buy homes as long as it’s their main residence and are working within the country
@9RC7RVY9mos9MO
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.
@9NT7YX210mos10MO
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
@9M7PZL812mos12MO
I think they should be banned unless its their primary residence. So limit to 1 residents and unless they have citizenship
@9LD8F4Q1yr1Y
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.
@9FJSV7D2yrs2Y
As long as the house will be homing someone populating Canada, it doesn’t matter who buys it.
@9FJ4P26New Democratic2yrs2Y
If they have permanent residence then no
@9FFJDQM2yrs2Y
They should be allowed to buy homes here if they plan on living in Canada.
@9FF93ZP2yrs2Y
I feel like any Canadian tax-payer should be allowed to purchase or sell a home.
@9FB68RG2yrs2Y
Yes, and only Canadian citizens should be allowed to buy homes in Canada.
@9F9S6RF2yrs2Y
Not entirely. Place a restriction on the number allowed.
@9F8VWNDConservative2yrs2Y
Only let them buy one house for themselves, don't let them buy tons of houses to rent
@9F7WRMS2yrs2Y
Yes, Only if they provide Valid Citizenship
@9F7TXDB2yrs2Y
If they start paying taxes or once they get their citizenship
@9F74V6P2yrs2Y
We shouldn't accept immigrants if we don't have homes for them (or ourselves)
@9F5KMPV2yrs2Y
Houses in Canada should be for Canadians. Foreigners cannot just move to Canada and buy a house there's a housing shortage houses should be for Canadians. Only foreigners that can own a home should be 5+ year permanent residents.
@9F5BRHM2yrs2Y
I don't have the knowledge to answer.
@9F46H7KConservative2yrs2Y
Yes cause the people who live here in the first place can’t get house
@9DQNCTB2yrs2Y
Only if it’s their primary residence
@9DJVGVY 2yrs2Y
No, as long as they will live in the home
@9DDZBL42yrs2Y
No. That is inhumane to punish any living being for living in a house
@9D886VV2yrs2Y
Allow for 1 property only
@9BRNCGJ2yrs2Y
They should be banned permanently
@8WN8MYG4yrs4Y
Yes, but only until they are citizens or have been here for two years.
@9FMPCV82yrs2Y
Yes, but only if it is their primary residence or if it is a vacation home then have them pay a small tax while there outside of canada
@9FM2Z9T2yrs2Y
i dont give a flip what you do as long as u pay taxes
@9FDDCHC2yrs2Y
No, but they must be in the residence for at least 8 months every year or 4 months after actively living in the residence for 24 months
@9CBTBW32yrs2Y
Yes, and allow individual citizens priority over corporations and foreign investors.
@8VPFBWV4yrs4Y
I think it depends on the situation. What are their intentions. Living in the bought home? or using it for real estate business purposes. Not banned but focus on their intent
@9C7D8F92yrs2Y
Yes and tax them for having the home and for having it vacant or hve a rule they have to rent it if it’s not primary residence
@9B27NCQNew Democratic2yrs2Y
Ban people who don’t live here
If this is their primary residence no if it is a vacation home or a building for which they plan to rent then yes
@98K7VWH2yrs2Y
No, they should be able to purchase a primary residence.
@95MY93F3yrs3Y
yes, unless they plan to become a citizen
@95M7TJD3yrs3Y
it makes no sense that they cant buy a home if they pay taxes
@95D8QLTNew Democratic3yrs3Y
If it's to rent out, no. But if it's because they need a place to stay, of course
@95B55GC3yrs3Y
Yes but only to avoid market over demand limit purchase just for 2 houses
@959Q3F23yrs3Y
renting for the first 2 years
@957BZS73yrs3Y
Should not be buying Canadian properties for the sake of earning income if they are not citizens.
@93LRN3M3yrs3Y
No but they should be limited to 1 house for their family and 1 house for a rental property if they choose.
@9393Z773yrs3Y
If they are refugees and have committed no past crimes they should be able to purchase a house.
@92P4MMH3yrs3Y
only foreigners who buy homes to just make a profit from it rather than to live should be banned
@92M8FFH3yrs3Y
Clarity on use of term foreigner is needed. If we're talking about immigrants who are either here on a green card or have just obtained citizenship then no, they should be allowed to buy property and a program to deal with homes purchased by someone with a green card could help prevent homes from being held by someone out of country in the event they don't get a renewal for their green card or don't get citizenship. If we are referring to a person or corporation that is based outside of the country who has no intentions of using it then it should be an outright ban vs temporary one.
@92HQPXR3yrs3Y
Have resistance for as long as 4 years is up
@92HBGRBNew Democratic3yrs3Y
Yes, unless they are moving here and living here full time.
@928SH733yrs3Y
If they are not immigrating or planning on having residence in Canada, then they should not be allowed to purchase a home. If they are a student who has come for schooling in Canada, then they should be able to purchase a place of residence.
No, unless they are missing the required visas and documents, or have committed a crime.
No, so long as they have completed the necessary requirements for citizenship.
@8ZQCNP2Conservative3yrs3Y
I believe that they need to have obtained citizenship, and be able to pay for it the same as any other Canadian.
@8Z3RCJSNew Democratic3yrs3Y
Only if it is NOT their primary residence, because then they obviously see it as an investment.
@8YX9HQ63yrs3Y
Yes, if they are not buying it to live in it themselves and instead are renting it then they should not buy it at all, as they are inflating the price of buying houses and making it harder for the people who actually live in Canada
@8YVY7D53yrs3Y
No implement foreign buy and vacancy taxes instead and if the house is vacant for themajorty of the year they should be forced to surrender it
@8Y8PJZR3yrs3Y
If they come to the country broke yes. If they have the funds to purchase before they move here then no
@8Y8MGXR3yrs3Y
Yes, unless they intend on permanently living here.
@8XYZS8Y3yrs3Y
If they become Canadian citizens, then they should be able to buy homes. If they're not, then they shouldn't be allowed to, or have a tax put on them
@8XDTSLK3yrs3Y
Foreigners should not be allowed to buy a home in Canada.
@8WPCHCT3yrs3Y
They can buy their own house if they want to move here.
@8WJBZ5Q4yrs4Y
they should live in a box
@8WD9BQN4yrs4Y
No, only if it i their primary residence
@8WBJ7734yrs4Y
i don't think they should even come to Canada
@8W2MWPSNew Democratic4yrs4Y
No, but non-residents should be prevented from renting out or leasing out property that they own in Canada.
@8VVYTV94yrs4Y
Yes, but only if it’s not vacant.
@8VVGF824yrs4Y
If there gonna live there living there they should be allowed but if there gonna buy a home and leave then they should be banned for 2 years
@8VVFD6V4yrs4Y
No as long as it’s their primary residence!
@8VVDSS34yrs4Y
Stop foreign buyers that do not plan on living in the address from taking homes from locals.
@8VTNDW34yrs4Y
Create temporary ownership until they prove they are living in the home long term. Basically paying rent to the government, that if they do not live in the home they forfeit, but it they live in the home it goes towards a mortgage that will eventually be in their name
@8VTJFBQ4yrs4Y
No, foreigners shouldn't be allowed to purchase a home unless they are a full time resident. Providing proof that they are indeed purchasing for their own personal use, not as a rental or income generator.
@8VTH44J4yrs4Y
yes, if they are not buying the home to live in it.
@8VTGXS34yrs4Y
Should have to live and work in Canada
@8VTGHNL4yrs4Y
No, but only after 1 year
@8VTDK744yrs4Y
Make it harder to buy a house for them
@8VT95BF4yrs4Y
No, unless it’s income property
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