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Re:Canada bans foreign home buyers for two years by FerociousTimes on Tuesday April 19, 2022 @09:35AM (#31082867)
Yes, this is a political move to appeal to the electorate for window dressing and not based on merits or practical and well-thought considerations.

"Hey, we banned those darned foreigners just for you, can we get some love now at the ballot box?

xoxo"

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Re:Canada bans foreign home buyers for two years by mig39 on Tuesday April 19, 2022 @11:23AM (#31084375)
If it's for political reasons, then why only two years? Voters won't be going to the ballot box for another 4 years or so.
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Re:Canada bans foreign home buyers for two years by skeeter2020 on Tuesday April 19, 2022 @01:57PM (#31086512)
see: "this mask requirement with last for 30 days" ..extended ad-infinitum. This is big policy 101.
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Re:Canada bans foreign home buyers for two years by FerociousTimes on Tuesday April 19, 2022 @11:31AM (#31084491)
It can be extended for more years, it could be the result of a political compromise.

“If you like laws and sausages, you should never watch either one being made.”

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