Thanks for the explanation re: new Canadians, Doc.  No "trick."  Just trying for clarity.

When you shout "C-H-I-N-A", people--me, too, sometimes--automatically assume recent immigrants, including the 10 year visa people who come, buy and then go ...to wherever...for another 6 months. Well, it's Canadians to blame, after all!  Well, some of us have it, more  of us don't. Many try...in over the heads in debt as a result.

Actually, it was interesting to me that one of Canada's first Investor Immigrant Programs was shut down by the feds after just a short time because of...well, lack of interest.  People just weren't interested in whatever benefits it had. 

I understand your frustration--I really do. You're not alone.  Read "Housing Talk Gets Louder and Angrier". Documentary film-maker who tried to "expose" high-price housing angst.  HIS biggest frustration was...he couldn't.  He found "General apathy."  Many didn't even know what money laundering was about. THAT is scary.