There has long been concern about deteriorating housing affordability in Canada. The OECD has expressed concerns about the decline of the middle-class in Canada and the substantial role of house price increases. Two of the 10 least affordable major markets are in Canada.
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A Snapshot of Property Rights Protection in Canada After 10 years
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