Thank you, Madam Chair.
Like my colleagues on this side of the table, I thought that it was a tool among many others. You mentioned that the costs were $55 to $67 million over the first five years, and that they could reach $90 million. I find this position peculiar at this point, when a report was tabled previously indicating that the Minister of Finance would find a solution. However, this is a $1.4 billion envelope.
There seems to be a double standard, and contradictory discourses. I find this unfortunate. Like my NDP colleague, there are homeowners in my riding who thought that this was a step in the right direction. Of course, it was not the only one, but I think it would have sent a signal about preserving our heritage, and that it would have been an additional tool.
I find this unfortunate, although I respect my colleague's position. However, I am not very receptive to his motion.