On March 7, 2014 The Mainlander reported that Westbank, the Aquilini family, and Concord Pacific donated tens of thousands to Vision and the BC Liberals in the last municipal [Nov 2014] and provincial elections [May 2013]. Later, Westbank was given a rezoning in Chinatown right in the middle of a community planning process. The Aquilini family got a $35 million tax exemption for their project next to GM Place. And Concord Pacific was allowed to use urban farms to evade property taxes.

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Donations like these can be profitable for the wealthy donors and can also lead to government appointments. According to the May 2nd 2012 The Mainlander [click on the image to read the article], condo king Bob Rennie was appointed to the BC Housing Board [See also the Apr 27, 2012 Vancouver Sun]