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It is prohibited for a non-Canadian to purchase, directly or indirectly, any residential property
Conditions: in force since January 1, 2023; fine up to $10,000 on summary conviction
For city: Calgary
A federal law, the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act, bars a "non-Canadian" (a term the Act defines) from buying any residential property, directly or indirectly, unless one of the Act's exceptions applies.
- Source
- Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act(opens in new tab) laws-lois.justice.gc.ca
- Quote
it is prohibited for a non-Canadian to purchase, directly or indirectly, any residential property
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- Dec 28, 2026
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Source: "Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act", https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/P-25.2/page-1.html. Copy of the version at this link; not affiliated with the Government of Canada.
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