Overview: a look at Toronto’s Vacant Home Tax (VHT) and Canada’s Foreign Buyer Ban in 2026 and beyond, including recent rule changes, important deadlines, exemptions, and more. Canada’s Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act (aka the Foreign Buyer Ban) and Toronto’s Vacant Home Tax (VHT) were…
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Record Immigration & Canada’s Housing Shortage
Overview: a look at the impact of record immigration on Canada’s housing shortage, new immigration targets, and solutions to the housing crisis. After setting immigration records over the last 3 years, Canada plans to level off the number of new permanent residents starting in 2026. The reason? A growing belief…
Why Is Toronto Called The 6ix?
Overview: a look at how Toronto got its nickname, The 6ix, plus insights on various regions that make up the city. These include: T Dot T.O. Toronto the Good The Megacity Queen City Hogtown Hollywood North Broadway North Baby New York Muddy York The Big Smoke And recently, Toronto has…