Buying with a spouse or common-law partner who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident bypasses the ban entirely. Navigating the "Sting in the Tail"

Assuming you find an exempt property, the financial logistics differ significantly from the US market:

Long-term students who have lived in Canada for 5+ years and filed taxes for 4 of them may buy a home under $500,000 CAD .

If you aren't looking for a vacation home but rather a primary residence, the rules shift based on your status:

If you have a valid Canadian work permit with at least 183 days remaining, you are exempt from the ban and can buy one residential property.

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