David Ley
David Ley is a prominent academic and researcher in the field of urban studies and geography, known for his work on housing markets and social issues in Canadian cities. He is a professor at the University of British Columbia, where he has conducted extensive research on the impacts of foreign investment on housing affordability in Vancouver. Ley's insights have contributed significantly to the discourse surrounding urban development and housing policy in Canada, making him a key figure in understanding the complexities of the real estate market.
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David Ley is a University of B.C. emeritus who also signed the letter against the bill.
Critics say B.C. housing bill takes aim at local governance
Canada· 2025-11-29
David Ley is a professor emeritus at the University of B.C. and author of 'Housing Booms in Gateway Cities'.
With new condo market in a slump, debate rages over investors and foreign buyersCanada· 2025-08-31
David Ley is another academic who contributed to the study on foreign investment's effects on housing in Canada.
Developers in Canada say they’re hurting. Cue the tiny violinsCanada· 2025-08-12
