Or why is there not more outrage at the commodification of housing. Overseas sourced/earned money is part of it, a big part, but it is government action, and inaction that is also responsible.

For example, why are trade missions to China accompanied by  representatives from the real estate industry? Why are we not calling government behaviour to account in facilitating the sale of housing overseas? 

Articles on urban planning in Vancouver should begin and end with following the money.