Federal housing minister floats Airbnb crackdown to boost long-term rental supply

Housing Minister Sean Fraser said Monday the federal government is considering a series of measures to curb the number of Airbnb and other short-term rental units on offer to boost the supply of homes available to rent.

Federal housing minister floats Airbnb crackdown to boost long-term rental supply
Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Sean Fraser holds a news conference.

Housing Minister Sean Fraser said Monday the federal government is considering a series of measures to curb the number of Airbnb and other short-term rental units on offer to boost the supply of homes available to rent.