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Christy Clark's inaction on housing affordability speaks volumes

Posted by Sheila Matthen · June 26, 2018 9:54 AM

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When Christy Clark’s government released its budget in February, many advocates were hoping for real action on soaring housing costs. British Columbia’s economy is growing and investments in affordable housing in this budget – for the last full fiscal year before going to the polls in 2017 – had the potential to address the severe crisis many British Columbians are facing.  

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Affordable housing increasingly illusory in Vancouver, Toronto

Posted by Marc Lavoie · February 06, 2017 12:29 PM

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Experts have roundly criticized BC Premier Christy Clark’s recent home ownership grant policy. A key part of the negative reaction has been based on fears that interest free grants will increase housing prices and drive a further wedge between incomes and housing costs, a divide already plaguing the Vancouver and lower mainland markets.

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