The housing situation in North Cowichan.

Hello, my story has many aspects to it. Emotional, mental well-being and financial crises has followed upon every move I made in North Cowichan. The adoption of Airbnb's, the climate changes, and financial hardship have greatly impacted my life and my ability to remain here, in North Cowichan, in the most beautiful place on earth. I really do not want to leave, and I like contributing to the local economy here with every dollar I spend. But, if things keep progressing the way they have, I will have to move and move far away. From the way landlords treat tenants, forcing them to move, as they want to get more cash in their pocket with Airbnb, to the flooding and complete inability to stay in a flooded duplex with no toilet, to the construction currently happening next to my bedroom window, I ask myself is it worth it to pay over $1200.00 for this small, hot, noisy suite where I can't open a window and get fresh air at night? I would be better off in a tent! Thank you. All your legalize jargon about affordable housing totally misses the point: it is no longer affordabe for most average working or retired individuals. There is no ceiling on market rents. They charge whatever they can get. People pay what they have to pay, because it is Canada and winters are harsh. Families go without food and live off food banks. The only proper solutions for even moderate incomes, are tiny houses, properly insulated, winterized and hooked up to services, as well as RV's, tents, campers, vans and cabins added onto reasonably priced camping spots that provide all facilities. It is a win-win all around. Canada has the land, municipalities have rules that have to be followed. Let the "market" decide: what would people be willing to pay to park their camper on a nice out of the way lot? I know, for myself, I would much rather buy my own winterized RV, pay for all my own fuel, and have peace and quiet of nature around me. So healing. Thank you.