Many critics of the rising housing prices have received accusations of racism. David Wong, an activist in the Vancouver Chinatown, criticized the racism labeling as it may prevent people from having an honest discussion about the issue.Young, Ian. "In Vancouver, race undercuts the discussion on real estate affordability." The Globe and Mail. Thursday July 31, 2014. Monday August 4, 2014. Retrieved on February 17, 2015. "Accusations of racism flow thick and fast whenever an attempt is made to connect wealth-based immigration, primarily by rich Chinese, and housing prices here."
