Unfortunately the discussion on housing affordability has been dominated by handwringing over foreign homebuyers and low interest rates.
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August 8, 2016
3:00AM
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August 5, 2016
12:39PM
In Canada, the Alberta government put forth its own plan for a $15 minimum wage by 2018.
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August 5, 2016
3:01AM
Countries with PR electoral systems had average central government spending of 29.2 per cent (of GDP) compared to 23.5 per cent in majoritarian/plurality countries.
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August 4, 2016
9:43AM
The film notes how government agencies use social media to spy on entire populations.
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August 4, 2016
3:00AM
If a carbon tax is implemented, it will likely be on top of the extensive regulation Canadians already face.
August 3, 2016
1:13PM
With or without foreign buyers, there’s strong demand for housing in the region.
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August 3, 2016
3:00AM
In 2013/14 parents of 99,614 students in Canada chose one of the 581 “specialty” independent schools for their children’s education.
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August 2, 2016
1:50PM
Developers and residents escape on-site parking costs by pushing costs onto the public.
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August 2, 2016
3:00AM
Parents of 6.8 per cent of students in Canada chose non-government schools for their children.
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July 29, 2016
10:17AM
Long and uncertain building permit approval timelines are key barriers to building.
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