[alsocasey]

I think this is true, but it's also the case that businesses that cater to the very rich are doing very well. My wife works for a luxury retailer who's Vancouver location is seemingly supporting the entire company with it's sales. Revenue has basically tripled over the past 4-5 years.

[geoka9]

So this is why they tore down all those grocery stores in Park Royal and built high end clothing stores instead.