housing affordability
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Federal budget delivers big promises on childcare, tamer housing measuresThe Trudeau government’s 2021 budget provides young families with a bold pledge on childcare but more timid measures to tame the housing crisis.CanadaApr 19
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Three ways Ottawa could cool the housing market in the federal budgetWhat can Ottawa do to tame runaway home prices? Three housing experts review possible policy curbs.MoneyApr 2
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CMHC to get a new name as part of rebranding effortCanada's federal housing agency, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp., needs a name change, its outgoing president says.MoneySep 18, 2020
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Saskatoon’s housing market gaining momentum: Royal LePageRoyal Lepage is forecasting a slight rise in housing prices for 2020 as it says momentum is returning to the Saskatoon market.CanadaJan 13, 2020
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B.C. government introduces rules to crack down on hidden business ownershipFinance Minister Carole James said in a statement the records will help drive down B.C.'s real estate market and prevent distortions to the provincial economy.Oct 26, 2019
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By the numbers: What to know about the Liberals’ new housing-incentive promiseThe proposed new incentive is more attractive for buyers in expensive cities, but critics still see plenty they don't like.PoliticsSep 13, 2019
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Province says speculation tax brought in $58M in 2018 as meetings with mayors on tax kick offThe provincial government says the Speculation and Vacancy Tax is "contributing to the ongoing moderation" of the housing market but struggles to produce the numbers to prove it.PoliticsSep 12, 2019
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Federal plans should focus on housing density at transit hubs: Greater Vancouver Board of TradeA report released on Thursday outlines four measures the board would like to see federal parties adopt to address housing affordability heading into the fall election.EconomyAug 8, 2019
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City disappointed after Vernon housing development stallsThe development, which would have provided 173 homes on Vernon's east side, has been "put on hold indefinitely."EconomyAug 6, 2019
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Housing affordability: What has the Trudeau government done for you?Whether you're a homebuyer or renter, here's a review of major Liberal initiatives on housing affordabilityMoneyAug 5, 2019
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