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Is that stuff not illegal? I know that's not always the same as "can you actually usefully report it to anyone", but still.
It is, and there are laws to prevent this. But what's even the point, when these laws are not enforced properly? And even if someone were to sue, there's too many cases pending. Our courts are overburdened. Filing a police complaint is pointless.
In the US, Seattle has made steps towards banning it as well. There was push back against the measure.
https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/22/us/seattle-bans-caste-discrimination-cec/index.html
If its anything like canada, most the Realtor sector is owned by the lawmakers