Thorben Wiebitz

Thorben Wiebitz is a researcher affiliated with Fairbnb, a group advocating for increased regulations on short-term rentals across Canada. In light of the upcoming FIFA World Cup, Wiebitz has been vocal about the potential negative impacts of loosening short-term rental rules, arguing that it could lead to the displacement of long-term tenants and exacerbate housing shortages, particularly in cities like Vancouver.