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Vancouver’s proposed empty stores tax is not the best approach

Volodya Gusak Commercial Shopping Centres Metro Vancouver Jun. 8 2022
Vancouver City Council recently proposed the creation of an empty stores tax to reduce vacant storefronts. The goal would be to discourage speculators from buying and keeping properties vacant. Let’s talk about this. Reducing vacant storefronts and stimulating small businesses

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