When it comes to housing, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says too much and does too little.

Ford said Monday that sales tax should come off all new homes, not just those purchased by first-time buyers. Great idea, but why say it if you aren’t going to do it? Article content

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“If we allow everyone to buy a new home, look at the economy — new fridges, new stoves, new microwaves, new televisions, new carpets, new couches, new beds, new everything,” Ford told reporters. “That’s my argument, and if we do that, then we’ll be able to move forward,” he said. Article content

Ford’s absolutely right. New home sales are an economic driver at the retail level and they ensure work for people in the trades. A meaningful tax incentive would do much to increase housing

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