(May 30, 2017) Theresa May has unveiled a build-rent-buy program that in one stroke promises to boost home construction, house the needy, and incentivize them to become homeowners.
Lawrence Solomon: To solve Canada’s social housing problem, we should look to Britain’s privatization schemes
Posted in Housing
Tagged Public Housing, social housing, TCHC, Toronto Community Housing Corporation
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Lawrence Solomon: How city politicians are helping Amazon destroy your favourite local retailers
(April 21, 2017) Brick-and-mortar stores are falling by the thousands, but don’t blame Amazon — it’s municipalities that are wielding the wrecking ball.
Lawrence Solomon: Who’s to blame for Toronto’s crazy real estate market? Surprise! It’s politicians
(March 16, 2017) Eliminate discrimination against tenants and the housing bubble would quickly disappear.
Lawrence Solomon: Housing shortage? What housing shortage?
(August 18, 2016) Politicians could put to bed the lament of high housing costs by restoring freedom and common sense.
Posted in Cities, Regulation
Tagged Canadian real estate, housing, Lawrence Solomon, toronto, Vancouver
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Lawrence Solomon: Europe is planning to deport hundreds of thousands of Muslims
(February 8, 2016) Canada has been coming perilously close to repeating Europe’s errors.
Posted in Immigration
Tagged Canada, Europe, immigration, Lawrence Solomon, Sweden, Western Europe
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