The problem is they don't pay their fair share because the vast majority of the taxes most Canadians pay is income and investment income taxes which the non-resident bread winner does not pay. Many of the households benefiting from Canadian hospitals, schools, and infrastructure declare poverty line levels of income but live in million + houses because they declare their income abroad in lower tax jurisdictions. It isn't a coincidence that the politicians keeping these loopholes open are generally home owners who have done very well selling out the next generation. Yet, young people in Vancouver seem to be content to let it all happen without a fight. Depressing situation all around.