The British Columbia government needs to grasp control of services such as Uber and Airbnb that are considered part of the largely unregulated “sharing economy” and ensure a level playing field for existing businesses, the B.C. Chamber of Commerce says.
“The sharing economy is a new business model and there is an opportunity; we want to see that sector succeed,” Dan Baxter, the chamber’s director of policy development, said Wednesday.
“We want to see new models that make sure the playing field is level for those businesses that are competing.”
Justine Hunter – Globe and Mail – June 8, 2016.
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