A public inquiry into money laundering in British Columbia has heard that cash is still king but cryptocurrencies and other virtual trade could rise as a trend.

Schneider pointed to the persistent underground markets of tobacco and alcohol as examples of similar resilient markets that cater to Canadians vices.

This will be a riding to watch. Keith Irving is the incumbent, but it has gone to all three parties in the past three elections, and prior to 2013, was held by the Progressive Conservatives for 10 years.