Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you for being here this afternoon, Minister Robertson. I'd like to start by congratulating you on the agreement with Quebec regarding Build Canada Homes that was announced yesterday.
I'd also like to congratulate Mr. Halucha. It's a great agreement and a great first step.
I think the news is good regarding the number of housing starts in 2025 compared to 2024. Things are heading in the right direction, but everyone knows it's not enough. We know that Canadians' first concern is the cost of living, and housing costs are the main reason behind the rise in the cost of living. The news is good, but we need to increase the pace and build more housing units, especially affordable housing units. That's Build Canada Homes' first mission.
You talked about catalyzing the construction industry to reduce delays and build faster. Could you talk about how Build Canada Homes will use modern methods to help modernize the construction industry? How will Build Canada Homes be used to reach that objective?