The Canadian housing market is navigating a challenging period, with a three-year slump that experts argue is being exacerbated by a ‘triple hit’ of policy and economic factors. Phil Soper, CEO of Royal LePage, points to the compounding impact of high interest rates, pandemic-era price surges, and a significant shift in federal immigration policy. With the government reducing temporary resident arrivals by 45% and capping permanent immigration at 380,000 annually, the vital pipeline of new Canadians—a key demographic for the rental and entry-level condo markets—has slowed. This shift has placed immense pressure on small investors, particularly in high-density markets like Toronto and Vancouver. As the nation faces an aging demographic and labour shortages, many analysts are watching to see if 2027 will bring a policy pivot to support housing demand. For a deeper dive into the potential shift in federal strategy, read the full report at [MPA Mag](https://www.mpamag.com/ca/mortgage-industry/industry-trends/as-a-housing-slump-deepens-could-the-federal-government-revisit-its-approach-to-immigration/572503).
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