In a country with some of the world’s most expensive real estate, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government wants housing to become more affordable.

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    11 months ago

    Yes. By having an official policy of propping up prices, the government is effectively giving a subsidy to homeowner profits at the cost of renters.

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      11 months ago

      That’s the core tenet of neoliberalism: to transfer wealth to the wealthy.