The Government of Canada has announced a two-year extension to an existing ban on foreign ownership of Canadian housing. The Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act (the Act) was set to expire at the end of 2024, it will now be extended to January 1, 2027.
For further information read here https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/canada-extends-ban-on-foreign-home-7301260/
PRESS RELEASE December 31, 2025 PRISM Policy Roundtable for Innovation in Stablecoin Markets Launches to Advance Practical, Cross-Regional Dialogue Vancouver,
Canada is moving toward a formal regime for stablecoins (fiat‑referenced cryptoassets), with a draft framework released and Bill C‑15 introduced
British Columbia’s land title system is moving further into a digital, owner-focused future. The Land Title and Survey Authority of
Mortgage Investment Corporations (MICs) in British Columbia operate at the intersection of two regulatory regimes: the new Mortgage Services Act (MSA) for mortgage brokering/lending, and the BC Securities Act for investment activities. Below is a comparative analysis of how exemptions under each framework apply to MICs, highlighting overlaps, differences, and recent changes. The core point is that MICs generally must comply with both regimes – there are limited exemptions to completely exclude them from either – so understanding both sets of rules is crucial.
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