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Business of Supply May 30th, 2023
Madam Speaker, I want to turn my question back toward the opposition motion. It comes from the NDP, which might give the impression its members have found some courage to oppose this particular government.
I would like to ask the member a simple question. Does he believe that this new-found courage will continue? We expect them to stand with us and oppose and bring down an absolutely corrupt government. Does he expect this new-found courage to continue?
Business of Supply May 30th, 2023
Madam Speaker, I just feel it is important to correct the record. It is actually the Conservatives who won—
Business of Supply May 30th, 2023
Madam Speaker, my thanks to the NDP for finally standing up like an opposition party and acting like an opposition party in the House. Bravo.
I know it has been our party that has stood against the idea of a special rapporteur all along. It has been the Conservative Party that has really been the only party that has tried to bring the government down because of its corruption and many other issues. What I want to ask directly to the NDP is this: How far does this new opposition go? Will it stand with Conservatives and bring this corrupt Liberal government down?
Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act May 29th, 2023
Madam Speaker, it is in regard to my vote. I was torn, as I wanted to vote for both members, and in my ignorance I voted for both members. I felt loyal to both of them, but when push comes to shove, I will vote for the member for Battle River—Crowfoot.
Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act May 29th, 2023
Mr. Speaker, we originally talked about supporting the bill. We are absolutely for the environment. We are conservationists at heart across the way in the opposition here. However, one thing we are deeply worried about is the government's over-regulation.
I come from northern B.C., where oil and gas is a big part of what we can give the world in terms of reducing pollution. I was also just up in Yukon, talking to them about critical minerals and getting those developed. However, they say that with the government's over-regulation, instead of getting it developed within eight years, it is going to take at least 30 years. Therefore, here we are seeing more red tape being added to getting our resources developed with this legislation.
Can the member answer this question: What is he going to do to actually see some of the good things that Canada produces get to world markets?
Business of Supply May 15th, 2023
Madam Chair, the answer is $248 million for 824 units in the territories. How many have been completed? According to my own numbers, because the minister could not answer, for Nunavut, 101 are listed as completed; in the Northwest Territories, 39 are listed as completed; in Yukon, zero were listed as completed, but we found that a triplex had been completed. Therefore, there are 143 listed as completed of 824 units, where thousands are needed.
Would you say you have done a great job getting the thousands of houses needed built in the territories?
Business of Supply May 15th, 2023
Madam Chair, these are basic questions. We have 10 provinces and three territories, and the minister should know them. It is 32.9% in Nunavut. The need is over 3,000 homes and the shortage is very clear.
We have heard many announcements that the minister and the government have made. However, what makes matters worse is that millions of dollars are getting spent and houses are not necessarily getting built. We are seeing examples in the territories, where this is profound.
I asked the Minister of Northern Affairs about certain houses getting built in the territories, and he said he did not know. I then precisely asked the ministry and officials said they did not know because they do not track the information. It is pretty hard to hit a target that they do not even monitor.
How many mixed low-income units were promised according to this minister's own document, the “Northern Housing Report”?
Business of Supply May 15th, 2023
Madam Chair, the minister does not know the answer. The answer is 13.2% in Northwest Territories.
What is the core housing need in Nunavut?
Business of Supply May 15th, 2023
Madam Chair, it is 13.1% in the Yukon.
What is the core housing need in Northwest Territories?
Business of Supply May 15th, 2023
Madam Chair, that was an easy one. It means when a household cannot afford suitable and adequate housing in their community.
This leads to my next question: What is the core housing need in the Yukon?