July 15, 2016 Quoted from the article: The Canada Revenue Agency is deploying dozens of auditors to B.C. in an effort to catch tax evaders, but critics argue the province is still missing the mark on the affordable housing issue. …
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The Province: Examine links between income tax and real estate title: David Eby
July 15, 2016 | Cassidy Olivier Quoted from the article: Eby said the conclusions deserve further government study, including whether tax evasion is at play or whether tax loopholes are being exploited. A first step, said Eby, would be to …
CKNW: Housing critic repeats call to investigate declared low income people, buying expensive homes
July 15, 2016 | Jeremy Lye Quoted from the article: NDP Housing Critic David Eby cited a new report which found poverty rates are much higher in expensive neighbourhoods in Vancouver than other regions in Canada. Eby says the government’s …
Vancouver Sun: Quebec immigrant scheme has little benefit for BC, says Eby
July 12, 2016 | Peter O’Neil Quoted from the article: The latest evidence of Quebec’s growing enthusiasm for luring millionaire migrants prompted criticism of the B.C. government, which hasn’t been vocal on the issue despite allegations that the program has played …
Global News: Eby raises concerns over panda bonds issued by BC government
June 30, 2016 | Justin McElroy Quoted from the article: “Is there a connection between these bonds and the ability of people to evade the currency controls in China in order to buy Vancouver real estate?” asked Vancouver-Point Grey MLA …
Georgia Straight: MLA David Eby attends annual Greek Day celebration
June 26, 2016 | Charlie Smith At today’s celebration, I ran into the local NDP MLA for the area, David Eby, whose constituency office is on West Broadway. This weekend, his colleagues are holding a planning conference in Kamloops, so …
David Eby’s “Ask Me Anything” virtual town hall on Reddit
On June 22, 2016, David hosted an Ask Me Anything forum on the popular website, Reddit. Over two hours there were over 400 participants and +200 comments with questions focused largely around the housing crisis. See below for the full transcription: …
VICE Canada: Surreal Estate documentary featuring David Eby
VICE Canada | May 31, 2016 Quoted from video: “It’s just one thing after another in this market, because it’s an out of control market and government is refusing to intervene in a meaningful way.” – David Eby Link to …
Metro News: Eby & Experts weigh in on Vancouver housing prices
May 25, 2016 | Matt Kieltyka Quoted from the article: The only way density will make Vancouver homes more affordable is with government intervention, MLA David Eby warned during a panel discussion on the city’s affordability crisis. Speaking at a …
Video: David’s Constituency Report on Shaw TV
Spring 2016 Constituency Report on Shaw TV from David Eby featuring discussion on housing and local happenings in Vancouver-Point Grey.