February 16, 2016 – During this remarkable exchange in the legislature, the BC Liberal government actually applauds that Metro Vancouver technology firms are having trouble recruiting workers because of out of control local housing prices.
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CBC: Eby applauds opportunity for 3 B.C. First Nations’ plan to buy Jericho land parcel
Feb 12, 2016 | CBC Quoted from the article: David Eby, the New Democrat MLA for Vancouver-Point Grey, said he hopes there is a high level of consultation, so that eventually affordable housing can be provided there. “I think this is …
The Province: B.C. NDP urges major probe of practices of some Metro Vancouver realtors Government asleep at switch amid ‘serious allegations,’ says Eby
By Jennifer Saltman, The Province From the article: The B.C. NDP says the provincial government needs to do a formal, arm’s-length investigation into allegations that some Metro Vancouver realtors are engaging in dubious practices and contributing to an unsustainable housing …
David Eby Supporting OUTweek and UBC Pride Collective
February 10, 2016 David’s 2 minute statement in support of UBC Pride Collective, UBC students, faculty, staff and administration denouncing Pride Flag burning on campus over the Family Day long weekend.
CBC News: MLA David Eby demands inquiry into shadow flipping of Vancouver homes
Excerpted from the article: The B.C. NDP’s housing critic is calling for an inquiry into Metro Vancouver’s real estate market over a technique known as shadow flipping, under which sales contracts are reassigned, in some instances multiple times, before the sale of a …
Caucus News Release: David Eby welcomes federal decision on Kitsilano’s Coast Guard Station
David Eby welcomed the federal decision on Kitsilano Coast Guard Station in the following statement: http://bit.ly/1RpfRV7 STATEMENT For Immediate Release Dec. 16, 2015 New Democrats welcome federal decision on Kitsilano’s Coast Guard Station David Eby, MLA for Vancouver-Point Grey, released …
Video: Eby on study showing strong foreign investment in west side real estate
The Province | Nov 02, 2015 Watch video here: http://www.theprovince.com/video+study+showing+strong+foreign+investment+west+side+real+estate/11487418/story.html
David receives letter about Jericho Lands from Minister Amrik Virk
On July 24, 2015 David Eby received a letter from Minister Amrik Virk about consultation in the Jericho Lands. MLA David Eby had the following to say about the letter: The major issue with the Minister’s position is that it …
Globe and Mail: In Vancouver, debate swirls over Jericho Lands
May 18, 2015 | Kerry Gould | THE GLOBE AND MAIL Quoted from the article: “The Jericho Lands could either become a legacy project, similar to the hugely successful False Creek South around Granville Island, or it could simply be sold off …
The Campus Resident: Site studies start on Jericho Lands (East)
May 18 2015 | John Tompkins | The Campus Resident Quoted from the article: “In his letter, Mr. Eby wrote, “The future of those lands is of great significance to residents, local businesses, schools, community centres and so many others. …