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Re:Canada bans most foreigners from buying homes by firecall on Monday January 02, 2023 @08:32PM (#34226383)
One of the problems we have today in Australia is a lack of trades!

A few large Home Building Companies have recently collapsed.

We also have a shortage of qualified tradespeople that are capable of contributing to the building of homes.

I'd link sources, but a quick Google will tell you all you need to know!

Material costs have risen sharply too!

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Re:Canada bans most foreigners from buying homes by glitchc on Monday January 02, 2023 @09:32PM (#34226815)
Well, you know, there's nothing preventing you from switching from SWE into the trades if you consider it to be more lucrative. Why not jump at the opportunity while it's still hot?

Snarky notwithstanding, my point simply is that if the trades are not a desired occupation, that must be for a reason, likely a socioeconomic one. You cannot force people to enter an undesired occupation.

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