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Federal Government

Carney wants big government to get into housing – a major risk to taxpayers Jake Fuss and Austin Thompson are analysts at the Fraser Institute. A trade war, U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to Canada’s sovereignty, and global economic volatility loomed large in...

Fixed Term Leases

Nova Scotia fixed-term lease loophole to remain in place despite some abuse: official HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia government official says his department is aware that fixed-term leases are being abused by some landlords, but says legislative changes won’t happen anytime...

Housing Affordability

The Reality of Regulation: How Political Interference in Building Codes is Making Housing Unaffordable Fifteen years ago, construction costs were only $204.19 per square foot – less than half of what they are today.  The home building industry is facing a myriad of...

Immigration

Canadian International Student Shift: Guinea Surpasses China, Indian Demand Crashes India Still Tops Canada For Study Permits, But Demand Plummets Canada’s international student landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, and it’s not just the quantity of...

Population

Nova Scotia’s population explosion dwarfs homebuilding rate Unfortunately, government policies are deterring housing development. In a recent survey, Haligonians identified “housing” as the most important issue facing their city—and it’s easy to see why. House...