What Canada’s ban on foreign property ownership could mean for us

Australia is facing a housing crisis, and we're not the only ones. Canada is also dealing with a shortage of homes, and has just introduced a ban on foreigners buying property.

The policy has attracted approval from Aussies online, with some calling for a similar strategy to be implemented here.

In this episode we speak with Michael Bourque is the CEO of the Canadian Real Estate Association about the ban, and whether it could be a viable solution to our housing shortage.

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