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wheat-dogg, raker of forests, master of steam2/01/2019 6:39:47 am PST

re: #117 Old Liberal

The problem with birthright citizenship is it can’t be fully monetized for the benefit of the wealthy. When you have to buy a $1 million condo to become a citizen then opposition to immigration will disappear.

It’s a two-edged sword. Vancouver, BC, has had an influx of wealthy Chinese with money to spend on real estate, and RE prices have skyrocketed to the point where locals can’t afford to rent or own in most of the desirable locations in the city.

Vancouver responded by raising property taxes, which apparently is driving Chinese buyers to Vancouver, WA, and Montreal.

Here’s an analysis of the situation. Article is two years old, but still pertinent.
macleans.ca