Finance committee  No, it would not be a problem from our side. I would see this more as a recent convergence of interests that many organizations in Victoria, through efforts of many groups, are now seeing the issues of homelessness and housing and affordable housing in a similar way. The communit

Finance committee  I agree with everything Ms. Renault has said. We do acknowledge that the federal government has put money in place to address issues of homelessness. A lot of that is actually being funnelled through public projects--some places are being built; they're providing services. What w

Finance committee  I wouldn't like to say it would be preferential; I'd like to say having it as a component would be sufficient. It's very important that—

Finance committee  I would like to see the capital gains rollover on real property, yes.

Finance committee  I think that's a great idea. Yes, I certainly can see them being linked together. How that would actually happen, at this point I have no idea.

Finance committee  There is one municipality within the Capital Regional District, which has 13 municipalities, that actually has the requirement that new developments have to have 30% affordable housing.

Finance committee  Good morning. I would like to thank the committee for this opportunity to bring our recommendations forward. The recommendations in this presentation are related to the challenges and needs within the housing sector. In the capital region of B.C., the need for affordable housin