Fraser Institute Media Advisory: How have low interest rates affected homebuying in Canada? New study coming Thursday, Aug. 17


VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - August 16, 2017) - On Thursday, Aug. 17, the Fraser Institute will release a new study on homebuying in Canada.

Interest Rates and Mortgage Borrowing Power in Canada spotlights how changes in interest rates and income levels over the past 15 years have affected the ability of Canadians to borrow for a home.

A news release with additional information will be issued via Marketwired on Thursday, Aug. 17 at 5:00 a.m. (Eastern).

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The Fraser Institute is an independent Canadian public policy research and educational organization with offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal and ties to a global network of think-tanks in 87 countries. Its mission is to improve the quality of life for Canadians, their families and future generations by studying, measuring and broadly communicating the effects of government policies, entrepreneurship and choice on their well-being. To protect the Institute's independence, it does not accept grants from governments or contracts for research. Visit www.fraserinstitute.org

Contact Information:

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Niels Veldhuis
President
Fraser Institute

Josef Filipowicz
Senior Policy Analyst
Fraser Institute

To arrange media interviews or for more information, please contact:

Bryn Weese
Media Relations Specialist
Fraser Institute
Office: (604) 688-0221 ext. 589
bryn.weese@fraserinstitute.org