In 2019 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau proposed a 1% tax on resident non-Canadians. The proposal’s goal is to prevent foreign buyers from driving up the cost of real estate for residents. British Columbia currently levies a 2% speculation tax and Ontario levies a 15% tax. Opponents argue that the current spike in real estate prices is due to the strong domestic economy instead of investments from foreigners.
75% Yes |
25% No |
48% Yes |
25% No |
23% Yes, and the tax should be at least 10% |
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3% Yes, and the tax should be at least 5% |
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2% Yes, and the tax should be at least 20% |
See how support for each position on “Non-Resident Real Tax” has changed over time for 262k Canada voters.
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See how importance of “Non-Resident Real Tax” has changed over time for 262k Canada voters.
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Unique answers from Canada users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@8CB9T9M4yrs4Y
Do not know enough about the subject to make a meaningful stance
@8FZ93WY4yrs4Y
if the real state isn't being housed or maintain a tax should be imposed
@9H6GJSN5mos5MO
I believe that if you simply don't live in Canada, nor are a permanent resident, and or on a student and work visa, you shouldn't be able to purchase property above a certain amount as it simply isn't fair to Canadians who live here and can't afford or purchase a house due to this.
@9FY3GSM7mos7MO
Non-residents who have lived here a certain amount of time should be able to purchase a home without penalty as long as they choose to live in the home and not rent it out.
@8ZSJL5B2yrs2Y
Yes, and the tax should be at least 95%
@8VMXKNF3yrs3Y
Yes, and it should be 50%
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