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Jul 9, 2026
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Opinion: B.C.'s middle class needs mortgages, not a government buyout of empty condos
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Opinion: B.C.'s middle class needs mortgages, not a government buyout of empty condos
Rick Ilich: If governments genuinely want to tackle housing affordability, they must pivot toward immediate structural reforms
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By Rick Ilich
Published Jul 09, 2026
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Premier David Eby and Prime Minister Mark Carney make an announcement about housing on June 18, 2026 in the River District of south Vancouver. PHOTO BY GOVERNME…
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