Government of Canada Introduces Amendments to Foreign Buyer Ban 加拿大政府出台外国买家禁令修正案

On Monday, the Government of Canada announced a series of amendments to the foreign buyer ban — officially called the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act — to expand the exceptions to the regulations, some of which have become an unintended thorn in the sides of developers across the country.
周一,加拿大政府宣布了对外国买家禁令的一系列修正案,正式名称为《禁止非加拿大人购买住宅物业法》,以扩大这些规定的例外情况,其中一些已成为全国开发商的眼中钉。
The four amendments to the foreign buyer ban are effective immediately, as of March 27, 2023, and are as follows.
外国买家禁令的四项修正案自2023年3月27日起立即生效,具体如下。
1. With a work permit, as long as there is a purchase date (contract signing date) and the remaining validity period of the visa is 183 days or more, and no other property has been purchased, one can purchase property in Canada. No longer requires years of experience in Canada and tax filing records.
1. 持工签只要有购买日期(签合同日期)签证效期剩余183天以上,并且未购买其他房产可在加拿大购买房产。不再需要在加拿大时间年限,报税记录。
2. Residential and Mixed open spaces can be purchased by non Canadian citizens/PR. Unlimited use.
2. 民用(Residential)和混用(Mixed)空地可被非加拿大公民/PR购买。用途不限。
3. Listed companies can still purchase properties even if they are controlled by non residents.
3. 上市公司,即使被非居民控股仍可购买房产。
4. Non listed companies, where non residents directly or indirectly hold shares from a maximum of 3% to 10%.
4. 非上市公司,非居民直接或者间接占股从最多3%涨至10%。
While the foreign buyer ban was originally created with individual Canadians and the resale market in mind, a less-discussed aspect of the ban was its effect on the development industry, particularly with the legislation deeming an entity as foreign if non-Canadians owned 3% or more of it.
虽然外国买家禁令最初是考虑到加拿大人个人和转售市场而制定的,但该禁令的一个较少讨论的方面是它对发展行业的影响,特别是在立法将非加拿大人拥有3%或更多股份的实体视为外国的情况下。
In the short months since the ban came into effect on January 1, this 3% has been repeatedly cited by developers as overly-restrictive, specifically for real estate investment trusts (REITs). With the amendment, the maximum amount of non-Canadian control in a REIT subject to the foreign buyer ban is now 10%.
自1月1日禁令生效以来的短短几个月里,开发商一再认为这3%的比例过于严格,尤其是对房地产投资信托(REITs)。根据该修正案,受外国买家禁令约束的房地产投资信托的非加拿大控制权最高限额现在为10%。
Perhaps even more of a relief is the new exception that allows non-Canadians to purchase residential property, if the purpose is development. Previously, this exception was only applicable to publicly-traded corporations.
也许更令人欣慰的是,如果目的是开发,允许非加拿大人购买住宅物业的新例外情况。此前,这一例外情况仅适用于上市公司。
According to a CMHC FAQ, “development” does not include “the mere purpose of leasing or renting the property out to tenants or otherwise managing it as a rental property as part of its portfolio.” Repairs, renovations, and remodeling also do not count as “development,” but the CMHC notes that some expansions or remodels that are “tantamount to the construction of a new building or a change of use” — such as one that would create a new residential property — do, and will now be allowed.
根据CMHC常见问题解答,“开发”不包括“将物业出租或出租给租户,或将其作为租赁物业作为其投资组合的一部分进行管理。”,和改建也不算“开发”,但CMHC指出,一些“相当于建造一栋新建筑或改变用途”的扩建或改建——比如将创建一个新的住宅物业——确实可以,现在也将被允许。
Under the previous regulations, vacant land zoned for residential use or mixed-use with residential could not be purchased by non-Canadians.
根据之前的规定,非加拿大人不得购买划为住宅或与住宅混合使用的空地。
The Government of Canada is now repealing that restriction — Section 3(2) — and with the change, non-Canadians can now purchase vacant land zoned for residential use and use it for any purpose.
加拿大政府现在正在废除这一限制——第3(2)条——随着这一变化,非加拿大人现在可以购买划为住宅用途的空地,并将其用于任何目的。
A common criticism of the foreign buyer ban has been that it seemingly contradicts the federal government’s lofty immigration goals, or even gives the appearance of xenophobia, by limiting the ability of those who may be looking to settle down in Canada from buying homes.
对外国买家禁令的一个常见批评是,它限制了那些可能希望在加拿大定居的人买房的能力,这似乎与联邦政府的崇高移民目标相矛盾,甚至看起来像是仇外心理。
Now, those who hold a work permit or are authorized to work in Canada are allowed to purchase residential property, so long as they have 183 days of validity, or more, remaining on their permit, and have not purchased more than one residential property.
现在,那些持有工作许可证或被授权在加拿大工作的人可以购买住宅物业,只要他们的许可证有效期为183天或更长,并且没有购买过一处以上的住宅物业。
READ: Inside the Industry Efforts to Amend the Foreign Buyer Ban
阅读:行业内部修改外国买家禁令的努力
The Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act was passed by Parliament on June 23, 2022, and has been framed by the Government of Canada as a mechanism that will make housing more affordable for Canadians, by targeting foreign money. On Monday, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion Ahmed Hussen reiterated the message.
议会于2022年6月23日通过了《禁止非加拿大人购买住宅物业法》,加拿大政府将其作为一种机制,通过针对外国资金,使加拿大人更能负担得起住房。周一,住房、多样性和包容性部长艾哈迈德·侯赛因重申了这一信息。
“To provide greater flexibility to newcomers and businesses seeking to contribute to Canada, the Government of Canada is making important amendments to the Act’s Regulations,” said Hussen. “These amendments will allow newcomers to put down roots in Canada through home ownership and businesses to create jobs and build homes by adding to the housing supply in Canadian cities. These amendments strike the right balance in ensuring that housing is used to house those living in Canada, rather than a speculative investment by foreign investors.“
Hussen表示:“为了为寻求向加拿大捐款的新来者和企业提供更大的灵活性,加拿大政府正在对该法案的条例进行重要修正。”。“这些修正案将允许新移民通过拥有住房和企业在加拿大扎根,通过增加加拿大城市的住房供应来创造就业机会和建造住房。这些修正案在确保住房用于安置居住在加拿大的人,而不是外国投资者的投机投资方面取得了正确的平衡。”
Despite that intent, many in the industry have seemingly come to the consensus that the ban will not do much to address the nation-wide issue of housing affordability. Others believe that it’s nothing more than a performative political gesture. It’s unclear if it’ll come to individual Canadians, but with these new amendments, it’s likely that at least developers will be feeling some relief.

尽管有这样的意图,但许多业内人士似乎已经达成共识,认为这项禁令对解决全国范围内的住房负担能力问题没有多大作用。其他人则认为这不过是一种表演性的政治姿态。目前尚不清楚这是否会涉及加拿大人个人,但有了这些新的修正案,至少开发商可能会松一口气。

Government of Canada Introduces Amendments to Foreign Buyer Ban 加拿大政府出台外国买家禁令修正案
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