Housing crisis: Singh suggests mass infrastructure building rather than immigration reduction
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Housing crisis: Singh suggests mass infrastructure building rather than immigration reduction
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August 14, 2023
When asked by Global News’ Mackenzie Gray on Monday about a recent Bank of Canada statement claiming high immigration levels are playing a part in increasing house prices across Canada, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh suggested that rather than putting a limit on Canadian immigration, the federal government should implement mass infrastructure building to “match” Canada’s need for immigrants and economic balance.
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Housing crisis: Singh suggests mass infrastructure building rather than immigration reduction02:53 | August 14, 2023
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Housing crisis: Singh suggests mass infrastructure building rather than immigration reduction
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August 14, 2023
When asked by Global News’ Mackenzie Gray on Monday about a recent Bank of Canada statement claiming high immigration levels are playing a part in increasing house prices across Canada, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh suggested that rather than putting a limit on Canadian immigration, the federal government should implement mass infrastructure building to “match” Canada’s need for immigrants and economic balance.
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