Federal candidates, that is. If you have the opportunity to meet with any of the candidates over the next few weeks, consider asking them some of these questions. Responses can be submitted to Megan at meganp@rahb.ca or through the REALTOR® Action Network, www.realtoractionnetwork.ca.
Sample Questions
- A strong, stable housing market is important for Canada’s economy. To that end, how can the federal government continue to support Canadian homeownership, especially for first time buyers, a significant percentage of whom borrow from their parents to buy a home?
- Have you heard of the Home Buyers’ Plan? Have you or someone you know used the Home Buyers’ Plan?
- REALTORS® are urging the government to index the Home Buyers’ Plan so it keeps pace with inflation. If you’re elected, will you lend your support?
- How will your government support small-business people, like REALTORS®, to ensure their businesses thrive? How do you feel about lowering tax rate for small businesses?
- Canada’s infrastructure is important – it is the backbone of the communities in which we live and work. If you are elected, what does your party propose to do to ensure our infrastructure meets our needs today and the needs of our kids in the future?
- What are your thoughts on urban development, and how will your government support cities’ growth?
- What is your party’s position on increasing the availability of environmentally friendly transportation alternatives (such as High Occupancy Vehicle lanes,
public transit, cycling infrastructure)? - What are your thoughts on public transit, and how will your government help cities move people more efficiently?