POLICY BRIEF: How to Make Housing Affordable in Canada

The dream of owning a home has been getting more difficult for years, as housing prices rise. 

SecondStreet.org has published a new policy brief going over some ways government can make it easier to afford a home.

For example, raising the threshold for GST exemptions on homes, eliminating or reducing land transfer taxes, and making it easier for builders to get new housing projects done.

To view the policy brief – click here.

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