I was aware of Canada's efforts to limit foreign real estate investment, but that wasn't the discussion. You stated that the Federal govt. does not have a say in housing. I simply gave examples of how the Federal govt. has major impacts on housing. It seems you have also given examples here.
You say you were aware of Canada's effort to limit foreign investment yet let's have a look at your post
So while the Feds limited foreign investment and limited immigration, you suggested this should be done.We know immigration increases demand for housing. The Federal government can also limit foreign investment in residential units.
House starts are mainly controlled by Provincial and municipal governments, not Federal. We already have some Mayor's removing red tape to try and lower the cost of building and this has nothing to do with Pee Pee. It's already being done and I'm sure they will continue to look for ways to entice builders to start building again but that will not be easy if housing prices do not start to increase and the lending rate reaches an affordable carry level.
Oil production has been at an all time high under Biden. Much higher than the Trump's administration yet you are not ready to say GOOD JOB JOE!I basically said we have to look at specific policies to determine if Biden and Trudeau hindered fossil fuel production and investment. Biden banned LNG exports to Europe. This will hinder the U.S. energy production and investment. That's just an objective fact.
I do agree with you Pee Pee will be getting a shot. I want to know, if eggs, bread, and the cost of living over the next 4 years doesn't go down, will you criticize Trumputin and Pee Pee and shout from the rooftops it's time for them to go!!!See here, I agree with you to some extent. However, Canadians are frustrated with Trudeau's administration. It's Poilievre's turn to manage the economy and see if he can impact housing at the margins. When markets are impacted at the margins, it can deliver big enough changes in volume to impact pricing.