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Scrap tax exemption ‘loophole’ causing ‘erosion’ of rental affordability: housing advocates

NDP housing critic Jenny Kwan says the Chrétien-era exemption benefits investors at the expense of renters, while Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux says Canada's focus should be on the need for more rental supply.

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Scrap tax exemption ‘loophole’ causing ‘erosion’ of rental affordability: housing advocates

NDP housing critic Jenny Kwan says the Chrétien-era exemption benefits investors at the expense of renters, while Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux says Canada's focus should be on the need for more rental supply.

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