Over 1,500 illegal short-term rental listings in B.C. targeted as registry gets set to launch

Gavin Dew, the B.C. Conservative critic for jobs, economic development and innovation, said many British Columbians had bought properties for the purpose of using them for Airbnbs, only to have to sell them at a loss because of the new restrictions.

I bet that sounded way more relatable in his head before he opened his mouth.