In 2019 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau proposed a 1% tax on resident non-Canadians. The proposal’s goal is to prevent foreign buyers from driving up the cost of real estate for residents. British Columbia currently levies a 2% speculation tax and Ontario levies a 15% tax. Opponents argue that the current spike in real estate prices is due to the strong domestic economy instead of investments from foreigners.
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Response rates from 2.1k Edmonton - Sherwood Park voters.
71% Yes |
29% No |
47% Yes |
29% No |
20% Yes, and the tax should be at least 10% |
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2% Yes, and the tax should be at least 5% |
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1% Yes, and the tax should be at least 20% |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 2.1k Edmonton - Sherwood Park voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 2.1k Edmonton - Sherwood Park voters.
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Unique answers from Edmonton - Sherwood Park voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@8CB9T9M4yrs4Y
Do not know enough about the subject to make a meaningful stance
@8FZ93WY4yrs4Y
if the real state isn't being housed or maintain a tax should be imposed
@9H6GJSN12mos12MO
I believe that if you simply don't live in Canada, nor are a permanent resident, and or on a student and work visa, you shouldn't be able to purchase property above a certain amount as it simply isn't fair to Canadians who live here and can't afford or purchase a house due to this.
@9FY3GSM1yr1Y
Non-residents who have lived here a certain amount of time should be able to purchase a home without penalty as long as they choose to live in the home and not rent it out.
@8PYW5324yrs4Y
Yes and the tax should be at least 50%
@8THHZYM3yrs3Y
Yes, but only on citizens within the 1 percent of the wealth bracket
@9ZHRVZK1wk1W
The government should impose a tax on all privately-owned land, regardless of whether its owner is foreign or Canadian, and it should be higher than 1%.
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