A mobile home park in Barrie, Ontario is closing its doors as have most such sites in the province. Trouble is many who live there for their affordability will be hard pressed to find accommodation elsewhere. David Amborski, director for Urban Research and Land Development at Ryerson University was able to put it succinctly, " It's (the closing is) driven by market forces to a large extent. The owners aren't in the business of providing affordable housing. They are in the business of making a profit. They see an opportunity to sell it and cash in." Another example where profit comes before people. John Ayers.
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