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Reaction to the 2022 Budget Housing Initiatives

April 7, 2022 No Comments

Heading into Thursday’s federal budget, it was no secret that measures aimed at addressing housing affordability would figure prominently.

Manhattanization of Canadian urban centres

Get Used to the “Manhattanization” of our Urban Centres, OSFI Chief Says

February 4, 2022 No Comments

Younger Canadians wanting to live in Canada’s urban centres are going to have to get used to settling for smaller living spaces.

The Latest in Mortgage News: CMHC to Review Investment Property Down Payments

January 12, 2022 1 Comment

It’s no secret that the federal government is eyeing reforms to investment properties in an effort to help reel in runaway house prices.

Proposed home equity tax on Canadian homes valued over $1 million

CMHC-Backed Report Calls for Annual Surtax on Homes Valued at $1M+

January 5, 2022 8 Comments

A new report backed by Canada’s national housing agency is calling for a home equity tax on houses valued at $1 million and more.

Liberals Vote Against Studying B-20

June 1, 2018 6 Comments

“Responsible governments rely on sound data to make their decisions.” “We will release to the public key information that informs the decisions we make.” “We

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