On October 3rd, 2016, the Department of Finance announced “preventative measures for a healthy, competitive and stable housing market” (fin.gc.ca). The message conveyed is that the government is taking action over “concerns of middle class families facing high debt and concerns over the housing affordability, and is actively engaged in monitoring and addressing the overall health and stability of the housing market and financial system in Canada” (fin.gc.ca).
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