Singh pushes to ban foreign home buyers to curb flipping

April 8, 2025, 12:21 pm

Political leader Jagmeet Singh is calling for legislative action to bar foreign buyers from the Canadian housing market, a measure aimed at curbing speculative house-flipping and price surges. His proposal seeks to make homes more affordable for local residents and reduce market volatility, prompting debates on the balance between market freedom and regulatory intervention. Stakeholders and policymakers are watching closely as the initiative unfolds.

thestar.com / Singh vows to push foreign buyers from housing market, limit house-flipping

VANCOUVER - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he wants to ban foreign buyers from purchasing homes in Canada.

winnipegfreepress.com / Singh vows to push foreign buyers from housing market, limit house-flipping

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