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Why B.C.'s condo bailout could make homeownership even more unattainable
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- Jun 22, 2026
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- 817
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Summary
Ron Butler, principal of Butler Mortgage and host of The Angry Mortgage Broker podcast, discusses the government's controversial decision to bail out B.C. condo developers. He argues that the decision privatizes profits while socializing losses, rescuing developers who overpriced units rather than allowing market corrections that would benefit potential homeowners. He questions why taxpayers nationwide should subsidize B.C.'s real estate industry and warns the bailout sets a dangerous precedent for the industry. The Hub is Canada’s fastest growing independent digital news outlet. Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Editor Rudyard Griffiths - Host Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press - Photo Credit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.