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		edblarney on Feb 5, 2017 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Vancouver house prices are falling Both residency and citizenship are controlled at the Federal level. (Except Quebec :). Also, I agree that there should be a difference, and that should be reflected in the tax as well. Non local residents 15% tax, resident, non citizens 5% tax, citizens 0% tax. For every regime.

nojvek on Feb 5, 2017 [–]

This would deter a lot of high skilled immigrants coming into Canada. Waiting 6 years to buy a house is crazy. They'd move elsewhere. If you have a permanent residency, it should not incur a tax.

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