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Wahi takes a look at previous comments from leaders of Canada\u2019s major political parties to gauge where they stand on housing ahead of the next election.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”21px” text_line_height=”1.6em” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”36px” header_2_line_height=”1.3em” header_3_font_size=”1.25rem” header_3_line_height=”1.88rem” header_4_font=”|700|||||||” header_4_font_size=”1.25rem” header_4_line_height=”1.88rem” custom_margin=”||11px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”21px” text_font_size_phone=”16px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_font_size_tablet=”36px” header_2_font_size_phone=”25px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n By Josh Sherman<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>| 4 minute read<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_post_title title=”off” author=”off” date_format=”M j” categories=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||26px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_post_title][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||3px|||” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”100%” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”0px||9px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” width__hover_enabled=”off|desktop”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/wahi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Federal-parties-housing-policy-platforms.jpg” alt=”The number of homes on the market continues to climb in major Canadian cities giving some buyers a shot at a discount.” title_text=”Federal-parties’-housing-policy-platforms” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”1px||29px|||” border_radii=”on|32px|32px|32px|32px” border_radii_tablet=”on|32px|32px|32px|32px” border_radii_phone=”on|0px|0px|0px|0px” border_radii_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”1.13rem” text_line_height=”1.75rem” custom_margin=”-18px||2px|||” custom_padding=”||7px||false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”||7px||false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|15px|7px|15px|false|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” text_font_size_tablet=”1.13rem” text_font_size_phone=”0.9rem” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Proposals to date from Canada\u2019s big three political parties address homeownership, renters, housing construction, immigration, and more. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”791.1px” custom_padding=”32px||23px|||” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”21px” text_line_height=”1.6em” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_font_size=”36px” header_2_line_height=”1.3em” header_3_font_size=”1.25rem” header_3_line_height=”1.88rem” header_4_font=”|700|||||||” header_4_font_size=”1.25rem” header_4_line_height=”1.88rem” min_height=”765.1px” custom_margin=”||-48px|||” custom_padding=”6px||68px|||” text_font_size_tablet=”21px” text_font_size_phone=”16px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_font_size_tablet=”36px” header_2_font_size_phone=”25px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Canadian mortgage borrowers are living in uncertain times. <\/span> The next federal election could be as far away as October, but that hasn\u2019t kept leaders of Canada\u2019s major political parties from making a variety of housing-related promises in recent months. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n With a sizable lead in the polls, Pierre Poilievre\u2019s Conservative Party of Canada is on pace to form a huge majority government. Under Poilievre, the party continues to build out its housing vision. 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Expert Realtors with unique data-driven insights and up to 1.5% cashback – an average of $15k* after closing on your new home\u2014it all adds up.<\/p>\n ” content_phone=”<\/p>\n A smart move starts with Wahi. Expert Realtors with unique data-driven insights and up to 1.5% cashback – an average of $15k* after closing on your new home\u2014it all adds up.<\/p>\n ” content_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”24px” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”|90px|24px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”|10px|2px|10px|false|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n A smart move starts with Wahi. 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Poilievre, too, has suggested his government, if formed, intends to <\/span>slow the pace of immigration<\/a> and tie it to housing supply.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n NDP leader Jagmeet Singh has addressed the media on several housing-related issues of late. 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<\/span>Prime Minister Justin Trudeau\u2019s resignation announcement earlier this month appears to have given Canada a case of election fever, adding to speculation that voters could be headed to the polls early, in spring. <\/span>
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<\/span>While fully costed platforms have not been released, here\u2019s what we know so far about politicians\u2019 plans to address the country\u2019s ongoing housing crisis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nConservative Party of Canada<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/span>Canadian economist <\/span>Mike Moffatt has lauded the proposal<\/span><\/a> as \u201cthe boldest middle-class housing proposal released to date from any federal political party.\u201d However, he also had reservations about its scope and proposed funding source. To pay for the rebates, Poilievre wants to scrap other housing initiatives, such as <\/span>Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation\u2019s Housing Accelerator Fund<\/span><\/a>. \u201cCancelling these programs would be a mistake,\u201d he writes in The Hub.<\/span><\/li>\nThe Smarter Way to Buy & Sell<\/h2>\n
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<\/span>In general, using federal land to create more housing \u2014 a policy the Liberals have embarked on as well \u2014 is a good idea, suggests Moshe Lander, a senior economics lecturer at Concordia University. \u201cI certainly don\u2019t have a problem with the government selling off assets that they\u2019re not using in a productive way,\u201d he tells Wahi. \u201cGo ahead and sell them off,\u201d he continues, noting one condition: oversight is required to make sure that the housing is affordable and ends up helping those in need.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nLiberal Party of Canada\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/span>The 2024 federal budget included a number of housing-related policies, some of which have already come into effect. Take <\/span>new mortgage rules<\/span><\/a>, for example, which include extended amortizations to lower monthly mortgage payments and a higher cap on insurable mortgages. <\/span>
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<\/span>Other moves, such as the proposed changes to capital gains taxes, <\/span>are reportedly in limbo<\/span><\/a>. The tax changes did not receive royal assent before <\/span>Parliament was prorogued<\/span><\/a>, squashing any lingering bills or motions (royal assent is the step through which a bill becomes law). The Liberals have committed to introducing a <\/span>Home Buyers\u2019 Bill of Rights<\/span><\/a> alongside a separate <\/span>Renters Bill of Rights<\/span><\/a>, both of which have yet to come into effect as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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<\/span>While social, co-op, and other forms of non-profit housing have stagnated for decades, the NDP proposes \u201cdedicated fast-start funds\u201d to reignite construction in the segment. Like the Liberals and Conservatives, the NDP propose using federal land as part of the plan.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nYou might also like<\/h2>\n
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