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Federal housing cash for Metro Vancouver in question over planned new development chargesThe pause came in response to potential infrastructure surcharges for new builds in Metro Vancouver that could add tens of thousands of dollars to the cost of residential builds.PoliticsSep 27
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B.C. premier hails ‘good progress’ in Ottawa trip focused on housing, crime, climateIn August, Premier David Eby had written to the prime minister asking for a meeting to discuss future infrastructure investments across the country.PoliticsSep 26
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B.C. in a ‘good position’ for building with Ottawa’s new tax break: Housing ministerUrban planner Andy Yan, however, said he didn't "necessarily" think Ottawa's GST break would have a huge impact in Metro Vancouver.EconomySep 15
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Ottawa axing GST on new rental apartment builds: ‘The right time’The federal government is removing the GST on all new apartment constructions in an effort to ease the financial burden on builders amid high interest rates.CanadaSep 14
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Trudeau calls on municipalities to ‘step-up’ on housing plansHousing Minister Sean Fraser says Canada needs to look at innovative ways to build more homes, including more factory-built homes.CanadaSep 13
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Canadian universities don’t want a cap on international students. Here’s whyA Global Affairs Canada report said international students in Canada spend $22.3 billion on tuition, accommodation, and discretionary spending.CanadaAug 29
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Trudeau says ‘densification’ is key to fix housing crisis. Is it enough?The federal government is tying incentives from its $4-billion housing accelerator fund to promoting zoning changes and the densification of Canadian cities.CanadaAug 28
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Sask. students, politicians oppose potential federal cap of international studentsThe federal government is considering a cap on the number of international students in the country, to ease the pressure on the housing market.CanadaAug 25
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Quebec universities reject suggestion by federal minister to cap student visasSean Fraser suggested that capping the explosive growth in the number of international students recruited to Canada recently was an option to cap demand for housing.CanadaAug 24
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‘Different factors’ fuel housing crisis, not international students: TrudeauSpeaking after this year’s cabinet retreat in Charlottetown, Trudeau said international students were just the latest group being blamed for the housing shortage.CanadaAug 23
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