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An affordable housing crisis that is hurting the Canadian government's popularity will take years to resolve, even if construction hits an 80-year high, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said on Saturday.

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[–] frostbiker@lemmy.ca 10 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

Indeed. Central banks in developed nations act independently of the government for good reasons. What the GP is suggesting, which is government interference on the central bank to lower interest rates, is the scenario that causes developing nations like Turkey to experience runaway inflation. It is a terrible idea with plenty of historical precedents.

[–] MooseGas@kbin.social 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Yes. I agree with you. I think that's an awful idea. It wasn't clear what the poster was suggesting, which is why i asked for clarification.

He asks whether the government will interfere with the BoC, but then says that is only one tool. Then suggests the BoC is incorrect with raising rates since housing prices are not dropping.

Again, the BoC is doing exactly what it is supposed to. The government is failing to address the other issues, which really isn't a BoC issue.

[–] frostbiker@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 years ago

Yes, we are in agreement. I was supporting your thesis.

[–] Bipta@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

Speaking of that terrible idea: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/15/trump-bemoans-high-interest-rates-and-indicates-he-might-pressure-fed-to-lower.html

He's done it before and he promises to do it again. The absolute genius /s