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B.C.’s housing affordability crisis has riven residents along age and economic classes, according to a new poll.

In a Mustel Group survey commissioned by CBC, 86 per cent of respondents say fallout from the issue has created divisions along economic class, while 64 per cent believe it has resulted in a generational rift across age groups.

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A smaller percentage — about 39 per cent — said they believe affordability issues have driven a wedge along racial lines.

The survey confirmed that housing affordability is top of mind for many British Columbians: nine out of 10 respondents reported feeling somewhat concerned or very concerned about housing affordability across the province.

In Vancouver, 73 per cent reported feeling very concerned — the highest among all other regions including Victoria and Vancouver Island, the Interior, and the rest of Metro Vancouver.

About 86 per cent of residents polled believe foreign investment or speculative purchases are hurting the province, with an equal percentage saying they would support measures to reduce foreign or speculation investment.