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Immigration Curbs Pushing Rents Lower Across the Country

The Loonie Hour

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Immigration and Housing Market Dynamics

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between immigration trends and the housing market in Canada, focusing on the effects on rental prices and population growth. It highlights data indicating a decline in asking rents and critiques the lagging data from CMHC concerning occupied units. The discussion also addresses the challenges posed by temporary residents and historical impacts of foreign buyers on home prices.

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