Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

No, because the bulk of the recipients are foreign born. 44% of the people within Canada are either foreign born or first generation. I would prefer to see incentives for married Canadian couples to have more children, and subsidies for rural living (including food and energy production) than facilitate first time home buyers

No, should increase education in financial management and deter people from buying a house and become house poor.

No, because housing should be affordable on its own. Housing will be very affordable when we deport 10-15 million people who do not belong here.

Yes, but only if the resale value of the home is reduced by the equivalent of this subsidy indexed to inflation.

If they need or not is the question depending on their salary per year . And I would prioritize family’s in this situation .

No. Not unless the individual effected has a disability

Yes and No, complete tax cuts on first time-home buyers.

I think there should be other programs to help first-time homebuyers but a one time financial aid isn't the solution

Yes because it’s can be a lot of information for someone and having that extra money helps that person to breathe. But if the person isn’t ready they should be denied

Yes, but only in the form of tax breaks such as the RRSP Home Buyer’s Plan or the FHSA.

No, and the government should tax those who purchase 2 or more homes

Yes, first time homebuyers should be able to take out longer mortgages, pay no interest, pay as low as 5% for a downpayment and have 10-20k of their mortgage debt wiped.

Yes, and offer public mortgages with below market interest rates

To a certain degree. The buyer must show they have worked towards buying, or a reason why the initial downpayment is hard to do, but can support the mortagage.

Yes but only if it is going to be their permanent residence.

To any buyer wanting to get into market or move up the market.

Their is already subsidies for first-time homebuyers in Canada.

Yes but only a certain amount so the prices don't skyrocket

Yes, but verify if the first time homebuyer is buying for themselves or for someone else

No but instead make home ownership more affordable through government involvement in building housing.

it should provide every incentive possible to natural citizens, not foreigners who use loopholes for owning property in canada

Yes, but only if they can afford to own the home on their own income.

Yes, because the barrier to entry is unattainable for most below the upper middle class. But a concern is it will just inflate contractor prices making the subsidy useless

No, focus on renters and institute a Land value Tax

Yes, if they can prove to be financially responsible

Yes, but give an online questionnaire to see how much people are eligible for

Do you think financial aid from the government for homebuyers should be prioritized over other public services? Why or why not?

How important do you think owning a home is to achieving stability and personal success?

How do you feel about the idea of paying taxes to support homeownership programs — would you be willing to contribute to help others buy homes?

Is owning a home something you think everyone should aspire to, or is renting a better fit for some people’s lifestyles?

Do you believe government programs that help first-time homebuyers could lead to unintended consequences like rising home prices?

Have you or anyone you know been impacted by the high cost of housing, and what emotions does that bring up for you personally?

If you could design a program to help young people achieve homeownership, what important features would you include or exclude?

What values or priorities do you think should determine who qualifies for assistance in buying a home?

Do you agree or disagree with the idea that it’s better for the government to focus on building more affordable housing than to provide direct financial help to buyers?

How would owning your first home change your life, and what obstacles do you currently see in reaching that goal?