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Regarding the bill seeking to prevent foreigners from buying property in Hawaii: Here in Canada, any foreigner who wishes to buy property must pay a 20% surcharge.
Provincial governments are attempting to halt Airbnbs from being opened in larger towns or cities. Housing is shortest in Toronto, Montreal and metro Vancouver here in Canada. A surcharge may be a viable alternative to a complete ban.
Raymond Kollin
Prince George, British Columbia
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