Canada's Trudeau promises to tax foreign speculation in housing market if reelected

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Canada's Trudeau promises to tax foreign speculation in housing market if reelected
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Canada's ruling Liberals will introduce a 1% tax on non-resident non-Canadi...

FILE PHOTO: Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a news conference at Rideau Hall after asking Governor General Julie Payette to dissolve Parliament, and mark the start of a federal election campaign in Canada, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, September 11, 2019. REUTERS/Patrick Doyle/File Photo

Speaking at an announcement in Victoria, British Columbia, Trudeau said the national speculation and vacancy tax would apply nationwide and would not affect Canadians living abroad. The proposed new measure would model a 2% speculation tax that British Columbia imposes on the assessed home value for foreign owners to curb the rising price of housing.

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