Thank you, Minister Freeland.
I think the reality, though, is that when the folks you're trying to help are telling your government that they're so disappointed, it might not be exactly as advertised. However, I respect that we might have a difference of opinion there.
I want to turn to something that I think we might agree on. This is with respect to the housing crisis.
Mr. Chair, if you could interrupt me when there are two and a half minutes left, I will turn it back to Mr. Bachrach.
As you know, I've been advocating with respect to Habitat for Humanity. They were left out of the HST exemption that was provided for for-profit developers of rental housing around this time last year. It's a significant issue for them. With this, they could build additional affordable homes. We could fund it by getting rid of the tax exemption for real estate investment trusts, which are actually profiteering from the housing crisis. I sent you a letter about it on October 25. I raised it in question period. I got a response back from Minister Fraser, and he said to speak with you.
I'd like to understand more whether you are considering this. I know you won't reveal what's in the fall economic statement, but I would like to hear more with respect to this tax exemption for Habitat for Humanity to build more affordable homes.