Ironic you would use "reflexively" in your comment

1 - I never implied that this subsidized housing shouldn't be sublet
2 - "eliminate economic activity?" - there's a stretch
3 - The MLAs/MPs pocket the profit and some tax revenue (return to the investor?) is generated in return. That' OK in my book because I'm willing to bet that this housing allowance is tax protected to start with 

Think before you speak :o)