Yes. Thank you very much, MP Dzerowicz.
Mr. Blaikie was exactly right in saying that if committee members prefer to engage in monologues, then there doesn't seem to be much point in actually gathering as a committee.
I think it is worth putting on the record that there is a clear contradiction in the Conservatives' purported scheme on housing, because their scheme, at least ostensibly, would cut back on the elimination of the GST on the construction of purpose-built rentals that we have put forward, and which is already leading to more homes being built, yet the Conservative members of this committee, in the House of commons, voted to support our complete elimination of the GST on purpose-built rental apartments. It would actually be useful to understand the thinking behind that contradictory position.
It may also be worth my reading into the record a conclusion from an economist who is generally seen as one of Canada's pre-eminent housing experts, Professor Mike Moffatt. He has described the Conservative proposal as “an exceptionally weak response to the housing crisis, riddled with loopholes.” He has gone on to say, “This is a sign that the...Conservatives don't understand the urgency or scale of the housing crisis.” Those are not my words; those are the words of an independent expert.
I'm now happy to answer your question.