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Can Carney or Poilievre Turn Back the Clock on Housing?
Dated: April 13 2026
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🏠 Can we really turn back the clock on affordable housing? Explore what Carney & Poilievre are promising in 2025—and what it could mean for homebuyers, renters, and developers alike. #RealEstateCanada #HousingCrisis #Election2025
🏡 Can Canada Turn Back Time on Housing?
Key Election Promises from Carney (Liberals) & Poilievre (Conservatives)
📉 GST Cuts on New Homes
- Carney (Liberals): GST removed on new homes under $1M for first-time buyers only.
- Poilievre (Conservatives): GST removed for all buyers on homes under $1.3M.
🏗️ Homebuilding Goals
- Carney: 500,000 homes/year over 10 years.
- Poilievre: 2.3 million homes in 5 years.
🏘️ Affordable Housing Plans
- Liberals:
- New Build Canada Homes agency.
- $6B for deeply affordable & Indigenous housing.
- Tax incentives for selling to non-profits/land trusts.
- Conservatives:
- Sell 15% of federal land for housing.
- Loosen CMHC rules to access funding.
🏢 Rental Market Revamp
- Liberals: Revive 1970s rental tax incentives to spur development.
- Poilievre: Target CMHC for delays, push approvals within 60 days.
💰 Development Charges Relief
- Poilievre: Cities cut fees → Ottawa reimburses 50%.
- Carney: Fee cuts focused on multi-unit builders for 5 years.
📈 Incentives vs. Penalties
- Liberals: Use funding incentives (Housing Accelerator Fund) to encourage density.
- Conservatives: Withhold funding if cities don’t meet building targets.
📌 What It Means for Homebuyers & Renters
- Modest savings via GST cuts—mainly benefit builders.
- Uncertainty around how fast affordable units will come online.
- Both plans rely on provinces and cities cooperating—timelines may vary.
🔑 Real Talk
Canada’s housing future hinges on who can deliver faster, more affordable, and equitable housing in a system plagued by high costs, delays, and complex regulations.
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