BCBusiness
Vancouver is an expensive place to live. Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson has one idea he says could help curb prices: a speculation tax—a tax, essentially, on flipping property. B.C. Premier Christy Clark rejected the idea, saying this would punish local investors. Where do you stand?
Should B.C. introduce a speculation tax?
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