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Immigration Curbs Pushing Rents Lower Across the Country

The Loonie Hour

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The Housing Market Conundrum

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between immigration, rental prices, and the Canadian housing market, emphasizing its inelastic nature. It highlights the challenges faced by landlords amid fluctuating rental incomes and the broader economic implications of stagnant population growth. Additionally, the discussion critiques government financial programs aimed at stimulating rental construction while considering their unintended consequences on different demographic groups.

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