Mayor Olivia Chow proposes raising the land transfer tax on homes priced $3 million and above, with rates up to 8.6% for properties over $20 million, aiming to generate $152 million for city programs like school food and TTC fare freeze. The luxury home tax affects only 0.5% of residents. Critics argue it may limit housing supply and complicate the market amid a housing crisis.
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