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Originally Posted by noclue
why is the government responsible for rising grocery costs?
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The government is not responsible for rising grocery costs, but any responsible government will take measures to mitigate / minimize food prices that have gone out of line. If bread suddenly start selling for $10 a loaf, you bet the government is gonna step in and take measures.
In reply to 4444, I am simply going to say that a popular public policy is not necessarily a good one. A good public policy needs to be sustainable, and as far as housing is concerned, Vancouver has long surpassed the point of affordability. I agree that Crusty is catering the policy to existing RE owners. But they are the ones with a vested interest in the matter, and that vested interest of their is not necessarily a good thing for the city. The fact of the matter is, Vancouver housing prices are already at a level where those who work here can barely afford to live here. If the provincial government has a chance to do something about that, it should. To not do so is a dis-service to the long term sustainability of our city and our province.