The Conservative Party of Canada is calling on the federal government to reverse policies they say are exacerbating the country’s housing crisis. Leaders Pierre Poilievre and Scott Aitchison argue that high taxes, red tape, and interference from Ottawa have resulted in a significant slowdown in new home construction. Housing starts have dropped dramatically in key markets like the Greater Toronto Area and Vancouver, with some areas seeing declines of up to 65%.
The Conservatives claim that government policies, including land use regulations and excessive taxes, have driven up the cost of housing, leaving many Canadians unable to afford homes. To address this, the party is proposing a series of measures to reduce costs for builders and buyers. These include eliminating the federal sales tax on new homes, cutting building taxes in half, and linking infrastructure funding to the approval of more housing projects.
With job losses mounting in the construction sector and fewer new homes being built, the Conservatives argue that action is urgently needed to restore affordability and bring homeownership back within reach for Canadians.
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