This writer made some salient points but lost credibility with his attack on the ALR and lack of understanding of the importance of the jobs and revenue it provides, as well as food security.

Our agricultural land in most areas of metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley comprises some of the most fertile and arable land in Canada. The food we grow is not only for local consumption, but for export as well, and we are one of the top producers of high bush blueberries and cranberries. It is a billion dollar industry.

It is beyond absurd for a country to pave over arable land for housing, particularly when housing has become a commodity.  Almost half of the condos in Richmond's city centre are sold and empty to satisfy demand for investors, both local and overseas, to park their money.  China has over 60 million sold and empty housing units to satisfy demand for the commodification of housing.

First and foremost we should be addressing that issue. 

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