Key Highlights
- The Act defines residential property as buildings with 3 dwelling units or less. This includes semi-detached houses and condominium units. The Act doesn’t prohibit the purchase of larger buildings with 4 or more dwelling units.
- Non-Canadians can purchase residential properties located outside of Census Metropolitan Areas (CMA) and Census Agglomerations (CA).
- Certain exceptions apply allowing Non-Canadians to purchase a residential property in defined circumstances.
- If a non-Canadian, or anyone who knowingly assists a non-Canadian, is convicted of violating the prohibition, they will have to pay a fine of up to $10,000. Additionally, a court can order the sale of the residential property
The Government of Canada has passed a new law to help make homes more affordable for people living in Canada. The Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act prevents non-Canadians from purchasing residential property in Canada for 2 years.
The Act applies to non-Canadians, including corporations and entities not listed on a stock exchange in Canada, and controlled by non-Canadians.
It doesn’t apply to Canadians, permanent residents, or temporary residents who meet the exception criteria outlined in the Regulations.
