Can I buy real state or trade shares at any Canadian Stock Exchange as an international student

[goingtoregina]

Hi,

I am planning to move to Canada (Regina) in Fall 2019 and was wondering:

1) Can I buy real state in Canada as an international student? If yes, what are the drawbacks (if any) i.e. high tax burden?

2) Can I trade share in any Canadian stock Exchange? If yes, what are the drawbacks (if any) i.e. high tax burden?

Thanks.