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Liberals won’t say if foreign homebuyer ban will be extended as renewal window narrows

The Canadian Liberal government has not confirmed whether it will extend a temporary ban on foreign homebuyers as the current policy's renewal period approaches its end. The ban was introduced to cool down Canada's overheated housing market by restricting purchases by non-residents. With the deadline approaching, uncertainty remains about the future of this policy, which has been a point of contention among various stakeholders including real estate professionals, immigrants, and policymakers. The lack of clarity from the government has led to speculation and concern within the housing sector.

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Liberals won’t say if foreign homebuyer ban will be extended as renewal window narrows

The Canadian Liberal government has not confirmed whether it will extend a temporary ban on foreign homebuyers as the current policy's renewal period approaches its end. The ban was introduced to cool down Canada's overheated housing market by restricting purchases by non-residents. With the deadline approaching, uncertainty remains about the future of this policy, which has been a point of contention among various stakeholders including real estate professionals, immigrants, and policymakers. The lack of clarity from the government has led to speculation and concern within the housing sector.

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