Candidates in Metro Vancouver on day 2 of B.C. election campaign [Video]

The two top contenders in British Columbia’s provincial election dove deep into the various issues plaguing the Metro Vancouver area on Sunday, in some cases hearing directly from those most affected.

NDP Leader David Eby listened to an account of the housing supply pressures squeezing the province from an 82-year-old man who was forced out of his apartment by a $1,250 monthly rent increase.

Frank Riley told Eby that B.C. needs more housing for people, including seniors, the disabled and the poor.

“What’s important to me is that we build a community that’s welcoming to all,” Riley said. “In order to do that we have to have facilities to be able to look after people who have medical difficulties, mental difficulties. Low-cost housing for people that don’t have the money to be able to handle things, as well as bringing in the people who have the knowledge to be able …