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		infinite8s on Feb 12, 2016 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Without affordable housing, Vancouver risks becomi... That's in CAD, correct? The Canadian dollar isn't doing too well, and is expected to drop to around $.50 USD by year end.

edwinnathaniel on Feb 12, 2016 [–]

But we're talking about local issue so currency matters less for this topic.

CountSessine on Feb 13, 2016 | [–]

Unfortunately, Vancouver housing is being driven by international currencies. A low Canadian dollar makes houses in Vancouver a bargain for outsiders and even more unaffordable for anyone earning Canadian dollars.

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