by Kevin Russell | May 23, 2025 | News
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...
by Kevin Russell | May 23, 2025 | News
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...
by Kevin Russell | May 23, 2025 | News
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...
by Kevin Russell | May 23, 2025 | News
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...
by Kevin Russell | May 23, 2025 | News
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...
by Kevin Russell | May 23, 2025 | News
Will Carney end the housing crisis? The promise and peril of the Liberals’ plan The housing affordability crisis will be one of the hairiest problems confronting the newly elected Liberal government. Prime Minister Mark Carney has promised to add nearly half a million...
