It seems we are becoming stratified like much of the rest of the world with the extremes at both ends becoming more pronounced.  The difference between the abject poor and the super rich in places like India or some of the Middle East oil countries is in large part due to government policies, or lack of.  It sure would be nice to have a look at the car dealer data on who is buy cars so expensive that they need their own condo.  It's doubtful it is anyone born and raised in Vancouver.