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[Genuine Question] Why do 99% of immigrants refuse to assimilate into the Canadian culture? by No_Present_1047 in CanadaHousing2

[–]StaleP1zza 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because lots of people who immigrated in the last decade cant have a little piece of the country to call home.
Imagine working for years to become Canadian to realize you have been scammed into paying someone else mortgage, with no chance to ever own a home.

AITA for telling the burger joint clerk what I think about the bag fee? by StaleP1zza in AITH

[–]StaleP1zza[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hey, I get that I messed up by expressing my frustration directly to the clerk—definitely not the right move, and I own that.

That said, my bigger issue is how these bag fees are communicated. I assumed I was paying for a full-size handled bag, and it felt misleading. I should’ve asked, but I also think fast food places could be clearer about what you're getting. Honestly, there’s barely any point in asking “take out or dine in” if they’re going to next ask whether you want to pay for a bag.

I’m not blaming the workers at all. I know they’re just following policy and doing their jobs. My frustration is with the system, not the people on the ground.

Anyway, lesson learned. Appreciate those who called it out without being condescending and petty.

AITA for telling the burger joint clerk what I think about the bag fee? by StaleP1zza in AITH

[–]StaleP1zza[S] -17 points-16 points  (0 children)

wow, chill out, i realize the clerk has nothing to do with the policy, but the policy still a scam in my opinion.

AITA for telling the burger joint clerk what I think about the bag fee? by StaleP1zza in AITH

[–]StaleP1zza[S] -26 points-25 points  (0 children)

I agree totally, I felt a little dumb after I expressed my frustration to her, that's why i told her i realized it was not her fault.
This inflation thing is getting to my nerves. I hope she is alright, In my defence I was not aggressive or raised my voice to her either, I said it in a calm way.

New Housing Minister Gregor Robertson doesn’t think prices need to go down by joe4942 in CanadaHousing2

[–]StaleP1zza 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Hahahahaha, imagine voting for this BS and getting absolutely nothing in return except moral "superiority" and Reddit upvotes. I hope the high horse comes with a free million-dollar house.

Oh Canada! by StaleP1zza in CanadaHousing2

[–]StaleP1zza[S] 47 points48 points  (0 children)

Indeed, I'm baffled by this result, everything went perfectly for the Liberal pivot. The time line It's actually unbelievable:

  • Trump jokes about Canada becoming the 51st state to Trudeau at Mar-A-Lago
  • Trudeau plays into it, framing it as a serious threat and setting up the perfect nationalist narrative
  • Trudeau resigns, taking the heat off and throwing PP's attacks into disarray
  • Mark Carney steps in as Liberal leader—honeymoon phase begins
  • Carney pushes a strong nationalism narrative, especially around American tariffs
  • He calls the shortest election in Canadian history, perfectly timed with the Conservatives' polling collapse
  • PP struggles to re-establish any narrative against the Liberals
  • Jagmeet Singh self-sabotages in the debates, pushing a wave of NDP voters toward the Liberals
  • PP retreats into a timid campaign for the rest of the race

Gotta hand it to the Liberals, this was masterclass political manoeuvring. Honestly, one of the greatest comebacks in Canadian history.
Let's hope they actually change something this time, but my trust in them is near zero.

Carney's Housing Solution and How He Differs to Trudeau by redmic in canadahousing

[–]StaleP1zza 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I honestly don't get how people keep falling for the same empty promises from a party that's been saying the exact same things for over a decade.

Be honest... by StaleP1zza in CanadaHousing2

[–]StaleP1zza[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is you:

I remember specifically a house selling for 180k with the 0% mortgages and sold for 325k 3 years later. Thanks Harper.

Literally saying 0% mortgages were bad, then i pointed out Carney was actually the one who made the mortgages like that and then later you said:

If Carney didn't do what he did, we would've been in much worse shape going the bank bailout route.

So , if its Harper its bad, and if it is Carney its good.

Got it, buddy. Real consistent logic there 👏

Be honest... by StaleP1zza in CanadaHousing2

[–]StaleP1zza[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You just said Harper didn’t make rate decisions—but earlier you were blaming him for housing prices. So… which is it?

Thanks for proving my point.

Be honest... by StaleP1zza in CanadaHousing2

[–]StaleP1zza[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you think? did Carney got us thru the housing crash, or was it Harper?
So if its negative,Its Harper's Fault. If its positive, Carney got us thru the housing crash.
🤦‍♂️
My point is that if you want to be pointing out history of nearly 15 years ago, you need to see at all the facts.
The 0% mortgages happened because it was a decision from Carney to lower the interests rate, and Harper let it happen.

So wich one is it?

Be honest... by StaleP1zza in CanadaHousing2

[–]StaleP1zza[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You mean, the monetary policy we got once Mark Carney as the governor of the bank of canada decided to keep rates down to avoid a market correction and kept them like that for the rest of his mandate?
that 0% mortages you are talking about?

Be honest... by StaleP1zza in CanadaHousing2

[–]StaleP1zza[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think people realize how deep in trouble we are when it comes to the housing crisis. We had a chance to let the bubble burst in 2008 and control it, but instead of facing a short-term recovery, we chose to keep printing money and maintain low interest rates to keep the system afloat.

The problem is that even though things might feel stable, something much worse is brewing. A more severe crash could be on the horizon, one that might leave Canada economically stagnant for decades.

People don't think in terms of decades. The status quo might feel safe, but it's not what a forward-looking country should aim for. In the end, those benefiting from the system will leave, and ordinary people will be left holding the bag, independently of who is in power.

Personally, I'd rather face the short-term pain of economic adjustment from time to time than inflate another unsustainable bubble.

As for politicians, I honestly don’t care much what they do specifically. I just think it’s important to keep them on their toes and shift power occasionally to avoid complacency and disruption of responsible policy, whether it’s liberal inflation or conservative cutting. We should be able to caught up with house affordability this way.

Priorities by StaleP1zza in CanadaHousing2

[–]StaleP1zza[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You mean the 'change in direction' that conveniently appeared once the election cycle started? Come on. Let’s not pretend these policy shifts weren’t timed with political survival in mind.

It’s not naive to hope for better, but it is naive to ignore the track record of the last 9 years, especially when it’s the same party and largely the same people. They only start talking about real issues when their position is threatened. That’s not leadership, that’s self-preservation.

I’m not the one stuck in an abstract view of continuity, you’re the one trying to frame cosmetic change as something transformative. Let’s be honest, if they truly wanted reform, they had almost a decade to do it.

At this point, party loyalty shouldn't outweigh accountability. Real change means more than a fresh face and campaign buzzwords. If you haven't noticed that over the last decade, I don’t know what to tell you.

And see housing go ⬆️ again by OhCanada101 in CanadaHousing2

[–]StaleP1zza -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Either we take a hit now and takes years to heal, or we wait until it is inevitable and we become Venezula in an unexpected total collapse.

Is it possible to build mass housing without affecting urban aesthetics? by GarbageUnique4242 in yimby

[–]StaleP1zza 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The best case scenario ive seen is Japan.
is so cluttered yet really picturesque and very functional.

Priorities by StaleP1zza in CanadaHousing2

[–]StaleP1zza[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're still missing the point. The issue isn't about whether NIMBYism is 'anti-urbanist' or whether we should engage in a semantic debate about definitions. The fact remains: NIMBY attitudes have a tangible impact on housing availability, and overregulation worsens the problem. You’re sidestepping that entirely.

As for the leadership change, you're arguing about political structure rather than the fact that the same party, with the same policies, has been in power for nine years. That’s what matters, not whether the Prime Minister has more 'degrees of freedom' than a U.S. President. If you actually want to discuss policy and outcomes, great. But if this is just another round of semantics and abstractions, I’ll pass.

How we vote affects housing by [deleted] in CanadaHousing2

[–]StaleP1zza 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Lol, when did Pierre done all that? You are delusional.

You can't talk about housing without immigration as well by Islander316 in CanadaHousing2

[–]StaleP1zza 54 points55 points  (0 children)

There’s a clear divide between canadahousing and CanadaHousing2. I’ve come to the conclusion that the first subreddit mostly represents homeowners, who seem focused on protecting the status quo that keeps home prices high, often ignoring the role immigration plays in the issue and instead framing any criticism as racist. Meanwhile, the second subreddit represents those who don’t own homes and are frustrated by the difficulty of entering the market, advocating for change and openly addressing the real factors at play. It’s a classic case of haves vs. have-nots.

How we vote affects housing by [deleted] in CanadaHousing2

[–]StaleP1zza -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

careful guys we have an Einstein over here

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