In the report, Xuereb said evictions were “widely acknowledged” as a public health problem during the pandemic, but generally speaking, little is known about who is most impacted by evictions in Canada and what the consequences are.
“As far as I know, this is the first national attempt to get at that, and just the fact that B.C. in particular was much higher and significantly different from other provinces, I think is worth exploring through a policy lens.”Growing support for people living in RV’s in Vancouver – May 26, 2021 “Although imprecise, I estimate that 12.3% experienced an eviction within 5 years,” Xuereb wrote of renters who identify as First Nations.
Andy Yan, director of Simon Fraser University’s City Program, said the study is evidence of the “precariousness” renters face, and the challenge Vancouver residents face when they aim to “set their roots.”Why housing affordability is a key ballot box issue – Sep 8, 2021
You can't even get healthcare there unless you have a passport. It's the only Canadian province which requires a passport to get a health card.