David Wachsmuth
CanadaacademicMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.01%David Wachsmuth is the Canada Research Chair in urban governance at McGill University. He is recognized for his insights on urban policy and governance, particularly in relation to short-term rental regulations, and has expressed optimism that Montreal's new enforcement measures may succeed where other cities have struggled to manage illegal rentals.
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Dr. David Wachsmuth conducted a study on the impact of short-term rental rules on rent prices in Canada.
Airbnb used the World Cup to lobby for relaxed short-term rental rules. Demand didn’t keep upThe Globe and Mail·Canada· 2026-06-22
Canada· 2026-06-22
David Wachsmuth, the Canada Research Chair in urban governance at McGill University, believes Montreal may succeed where other cities have failed.
Montreal pushes on with new short-term rental rules despite pushbackThe Globe and Mail·Canada· 2025-06-03
Canada· 2025-06-03
