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Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

Restrictions would limit the ability of non-citizens to buy homes, aiming to keep housing prices affordable for local residents. Proponents argue that it helps maintain affordable housing for locals and prevents property speculation. Opponents argue that it deters foreign investment and can negatively impact the housing market.

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Yes

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No

 @9TVPNXWfrom Ontario  answered…7mos7MO

they should set a limit on the amount of land or properties a foreign investor can own

 @B3K9X78from Ontario  answered…1mo1MO

In this case, if it is done through creating problems and using illegal methods, then the government should restrict it based on the situation because it would harm the economy but there should also be monitoring by a single operation because too many hands on a single problem would cause a problem to spiral without fixing any issues.

 @B2ZSZNSfrom Ontario  answered…2mos2MO

No, but add a significant "foreign buyers tax" to the purcahse price and a significant "vacancy tax" if the property remains vacant,

 @9WK3LGVLiberalfrom British Columbia  answered…6mos6MO

This is not a yes or no situation, as some foreign investment is necessary it should be regulated.

 @9T7CJZ6from British Columbia  answered…7mos7MO

It doesn't need to be restricted but regulated better

 @9T35SNQfrom British Columbia  answered…7mos7MO

Ban foreign investors from buying residential property in Canada.

 @9RXWPMMfrom Ontario  answered…8mos8MO

Yes, and ban all foreign investors from buying residential property

 @9RGCB9Pfrom Alberta  answered…9mos9MO

Yes but not fully restrict. Just add restrictions.

 @9RD5G37from Manitoba  answered…9mos9MO

Have a fairly steep non-resident tax for people who do not live in Canada

 @9RBTNDBCommunistfrom New Brunswick  answered…9mos9MO

Restrict buying of residential properties by all investors

 @B278T22answered…3mos3MO

It should be free for legal immigrants, but it should be prohibited or restricted for foreign traders

 @9ZNZZY8from Ontario  answered…5mos5MO

Residential and rental properties should only be owned by Canadian residents, using Canadian banks for credit.

 @9VCJXCYLiberalfrom Ontario  answered…6mos6MO

Yes, but buy a vacancy tax, if they want to leave it empty they can pay

 @9TTDYHCfrom Alberta  answered…7mos7MO

Quit focusing on foreign buyers and focus on corporate investments

 @9TC7PPGConservativefrom British Columbia  answered…7mos7MO

Yes, but perhaps the government should add vacancy taxes to foreigners until they are permanent residents.

 @B29ZVFCfrom Ontario  answered…3mos3MO

If the domestic people have problem with purchasing a house, I think it's necessary for government to restrict it.

 @9WYDMSDfrom British Columbia  answered…5mos5MO

Yes, no foreigner should be allowed to own property nevermind foreign investors who are causing our housing crisis with their speculation.

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Have you ever considered living or investing abroad, and how would you feel if you were restricted from doing so?

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In your view, why do some cities choose to open their housing markets to foreign buyers, while others look to restrict it?

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How differently do you think investors see a home compared to someone who actually wants to live in it?

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What kind of balance should be struck between protecting local buyers and encouraging global investors in a city's real estate market?

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Could restricting who buys property change how communities feel or look, and would that be a good or bad thing?

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If you lived in a country where locals were priced out of the market, what would you do to address the problem?

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Do you believe that keeping homes affordable for locals should take precedence over encouraging foreign investments in the economy?

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Have you ever felt like you couldn't compete in a market because outside forces were driving up prices, and how does that feel?

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Is it fair for governments to prioritize local residents in the housing market, or should investment opportunities be open to everyone?

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How do you think limiting foreign buyers can impact your dream of owning a home one day?

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