Canada's first-time homebuyer programs have varying eligibility rules based on ownership, occupancy, and timing, causing confusion. Federal programs often allow buyers to regain first-time status after several years of not owning or living in a home, while some provincial programs use lifetime ownership tests that permanently disqualify previous owners. Definitions differ for tax credits, mortgage insurance, and provincial rebates, so eligibility depends on which program's rules apply.
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