Ron Butler, a Canadian mortgage broker and commentator, shared his views on government fiscal policy and the housing sector in a series of posts on March 26 and 27, 2026.
In a post dated March 26, Butler commented on recent discussions about removing the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) from new home construction. He wrote: “Remove HST On New Construction? We’ll Take It But It Won’t Fix The Residential Construction Industry AT ALL
I am in favor of all Tax removals, pauses, reductions: YES Thanks we will gladly take them
But let me explain how LITTLE this is going to help New Home Construction https://t.co/GytrTxODiC“
On March 27, Butler addressed public attitudes toward government deficits. In one post he stated: “Nobody In Canada Really Cares About Government Deficits: Until We All Have To Care
Ontario ran out another huge $14B Deficit yesterday
The massive $88B Federal Government Deficit will be higher once we get the actual numbers
The BC Deficit is a Ball Buster
No one cares
2/”
In a follow-up post on the same day, Butler added: “Sure, a bunch of people on this App care
Some Business People care
But all forms of polling of the public tell us the vast majority of Canadians don’t care, over 50% of Canadians aren’t totally sure what a Government Deficit actually is….
And why would they?
3/”
Government deficits at both federal and provincial levels have been widely discussed in Canada. According to recent analyses by financial experts and think tanks, deficits can impact interest rates and long-term economic growth by increasing government borrowing needs and influencing investor confidence. While policymakers sometimes remove or reduce taxes such as HST to stimulate sectors like residential construction, industry analysts often note that tax changes alone may not address underlying issues such as supply chain constraints or labor shortages.
Butler’s comments reflect ongoing debates within Canada about fiscal responsibility and public engagement with economic policy.
