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@B4622K9from British Columbia answered…19hrs19H

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

Yes, rent should not be for profit. Rent should be limited to the same square foot cost the homeowner bears. A renter should only cover the cost of the space th…

@B4622K9from British Columbia answered…19hrs19H

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

Any drug addicted homeless people should be forced into treatment facilities. Homeless people without addiction issues should recieve help.

@B45X5RRfrom Ontario answered…22hrs22H

Should the government subsidize the building of 1.4 million new homes over the next four years?

We need a mass deportation before we need to build new housing to accommodate all these illegal immigrants.

@B45SQLYfrom Quebec answered…1 day1D

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Yes because it’s can be a lot of information for someone and having that extra money helps that person to breathe. But if the person isn’t ready they should be…

@B45SQLYfrom Quebec answered…1 day1D

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

It depends on the situation at play. If ur someone making a lot of money and spending more than u have no the government should teach u a lesson but if ur a sin…

@B45SQLYfrom Quebec answered…1 day1D

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

Metro stations that have space should accommodate 2 or 3 beds for the homeless and give them access to free public transportation

@B45T7J2from Ontario answered…1 day1D

Should the government subsidize home buyers who make less than $120K per year?

The government should invest in housing to make the price down, this will help everyone also reduce inflation, reduce corruption

@B45T2LCfrom Ontario answered…1 day1D

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

A Universal Basic Income should prevent financial difficulties that lead to homes facing foreclosure.

@B45SH8Yfrom British Columbia answered…1 day1D

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

Yes. Often they are disallowed at shelters because they will not give up pets or belongings. We need more understanding into their lives before we judge.

@B45SGLPfrom Quebec answered…1 day1D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Yes, if it can both help and address the root causes of homelessness. We need to find ways to break thid vicius cycle

@B45SGLPfrom Quebec answered…1 day1D

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

Yes, but only if the person did not get into that situation through bad personal financial decisions

@B45SGLPfrom Quebec answered…1 day1D

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

If the governement finds a way to tackle the true causes of homelessness, then yes. We should aim to have less homeless people

@B45QWT6from Ontario answered…1 day1D

Should the government impose a 1% tax on real estate owned by non-residents?

Yes, the percentage should be as high as it can be while limiting the impact on investor's activity in the construction of houses

@B4577M9from Alberta answered…2 days2D

Should the government subsidize home buyers who make less than $120K per year?

Government shouldn't subsidize home buyers making less than 120k, but should limit the number of homes that can be bought by people and corporations

@B44WNB2from British Columbia answered…3 days3D

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

It should be the owners choice, but they can not have the rent be higher then their mortgage, profiting from renters. Should they not have a mortgage.

@B44TC98from Alberta answered…3 days3D

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

They shouldn’t be denied in the first place. There needs to be a better plan put into place for homeless people so they’re not suffering outside and they’re rec…

@B442WQ6from Quebec answered…4 days4D

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

Yes, but not to save them economically, instead make sure they have a second living option provided by the government.

@B43SXTXfrom Alberta answered…4 days4D

Should the government subsidize the building of 1.4 million new homes over the next four years?

Target subsidies for affordable and workforce housing, rather than general market housing. Pair subsidies with zoning reforms to speed up construction and re…

@B43SXTXfrom Alberta answered…4 days4D

Should foreigners be banned from buying homes in Canada for 2 years?

Restrict foreign home purchases but allow exemptions for permanent residents and those planning to live in the home. Implement higher property taxes on non-r…

@B43SXTXfrom Alberta answered…4 days4D

Should the government subsidize home buyers who make less than $120K per year?

Subsidize homebuyers but tie it to increasing housing supply, ensuring developers build more affordable housing. Limit subsidies to first-time buyers in high…

@B43QV9Mfrom Alberta answered…4 days4D

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

Yes, these should also be co-ops where all renters are owners and have a say in evictions, repairs, mangement

@B43QV9Mfrom Alberta answered…4 days4D

Should the government impose a 1% tax on real estate owned by non-residents?

Yes, and the tax should be at least 10% if occupied, 90% if unoccupied by a determined amount capacity

@B43QV9Mfrom Alberta answered…4 days4D

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Yes, close the affordable loophole. Make actual affordable housing where a family of 2 working members in minimum wage jobs can afford a home/apartment

@B43QV9Mfrom Alberta answered…4 days4D

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

No, those who refuse shelters do so for a very good reason. We need to get rid of shelters and instead implement housing programs that scatter homeless people a…

@B43QV9Mfrom Alberta answered…4 days4D

Should the government subsidize the building of 1.4 million new homes over the next four years?

Yes, only for those buyers to own it not for landlords. Also no wonky definition of affordable - it has to be affordable for a family working 2 minimum wage job…

@B43P7NPfrom British Columbia answered…4 days4D

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

Completely dependent on the circumstances. For example, a person who has lost their job through no fault of their own should absolutely get help. But someone wh…

@B43N69Xfrom Saskatchewan answered…4 days4D

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

No, but people/companies/household shouldn’t be able to own more then 3 properties. Increasing availability of homes for purchase, and lowering competitive rate…

@B43N69Xfrom Saskatchewan answered…4 days4D

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

No, should increase education in financial management and deter people from buying a house and become house poor.

@B42T79Sfrom Manitoba answered…5 days5D

Should the government subsidize home buyers who make less than $120K per year?

I think they should get the help they need but should realize that they should not get special treatment when there are hard workers out there earning that type…

@B42T76Zfrom Manitoba answered…5 days5D

Should the government subsidize home buyers who make less than $120K per year?

This questions very one sided and is hard to answer because of different peoples point of view, some might say it's unfair to people who actually try and put in…

@B429TXNfrom Ontario answered…6 days6D

Should foreigners be banned from buying homes in Canada for 2 years?

They can buy any property they want to buy as long as it isn't government land and as long as they are a permanently residing citizen.

@B4222L3from Ontario answered…6 days6D

Should the government subsidize the building of 1.4 million new homes over the next four years?

Yes and No, focus on rebuilding old homes and filling up empty homes as to not destroy green space but fill up those houses with homeless

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@B46BJ88from British Columbia answered…8hrs8H

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

funding is only part of the solution. we need a more developed plan to combat the causes for homelessness

@B469KFLfrom Ontario answered…8hrs8H

Should the government subsidize the building of 1.4 million new homes over the next four years?

No. The government should speed up permit approvals and reduce some of the associated taxes of building to incentivize faster production of new homes. Subsidi…

@B462PDJfrom British Columbia answered…19hrs19H

Should the government subsidize home buyers who make less than $120K per year?

Have less taxes, keep tax payer money in Canada or become more efficient so that people can afford to buy a home.

@B4622K9from British Columbia answered…19hrs19H

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

Yes, rent should not be for profit. Rent should be limited to the same square foot cost the homeowner bears. A renter should only cover the cost of the space th…

@B4622K9from British Columbia answered…19hrs19H

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

Any drug addicted homeless people should be forced into treatment facilities. Homeless people without addiction issues should recieve help.

@B45X5RRfrom Ontario answered…22hrs22H

Should the government subsidize the building of 1.4 million new homes over the next four years?

We need a mass deportation before we need to build new housing to accommodate all these illegal immigrants.

@B45SQLYfrom Quebec answered…1 day1D

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Yes because it’s can be a lot of information for someone and having that extra money helps that person to breathe. But if the person isn’t ready they should be…

@B45SQLYfrom Quebec answered…1 day1D

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

It depends on the situation at play. If ur someone making a lot of money and spending more than u have no the government should teach u a lesson but if ur a sin…

@B45SQLYfrom Quebec answered…1 day1D

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

Metro stations that have space should accommodate 2 or 3 beds for the homeless and give them access to free public transportation

@B45T7J2from Ontario answered…1 day1D

Should the government subsidize home buyers who make less than $120K per year?

The government should invest in housing to make the price down, this will help everyone also reduce inflation, reduce corruption

@B45T2LCfrom Ontario answered…1 day1D

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

A Universal Basic Income should prevent financial difficulties that lead to homes facing foreclosure.

@B45SH8Yfrom British Columbia answered…1 day1D

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

Yes. Often they are disallowed at shelters because they will not give up pets or belongings. We need more understanding into their lives before we judge.

@B45SGLPfrom Quebec answered…1 day1D

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Yes, if it can both help and address the root causes of homelessness. We need to find ways to break thid vicius cycle

@B45SGLPfrom Quebec answered…1 day1D

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

Yes, but only if the person did not get into that situation through bad personal financial decisions

@B45SGLPfrom Quebec answered…1 day1D

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

If the governement finds a way to tackle the true causes of homelessness, then yes. We should aim to have less homeless people

@B45QWT6from Ontario answered…1 day1D

Should the government impose a 1% tax on real estate owned by non-residents?

Yes, the percentage should be as high as it can be while limiting the impact on investor's activity in the construction of houses

@B4577M9from Alberta answered…2 days2D

Should the government subsidize home buyers who make less than $120K per year?

Government shouldn't subsidize home buyers making less than 120k, but should limit the number of homes that can be bought by people and corporations

@B44WNB2from British Columbia answered…3 days3D

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

It should be the owners choice, but they can not have the rent be higher then their mortgage, profiting from renters. Should they not have a mortgage.

@B44TC98from Alberta answered…3 days3D

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

They shouldn’t be denied in the first place. There needs to be a better plan put into place for homeless people so they’re not suffering outside and they’re rec…

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