Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to enter the debate on Group No. 2. These amendments from various members of the opposition parties all essentially deal with one subject: the governance, the administration and the devolution of powers with regard to the housing situation in Canada.
I want to address my remarks primarily to the efficiency, the accountability and the effectiveness of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and the operation of the Government of Canada with regard to housing.
I notice a number of members of the Liberal Party are here. It is to their advantage to listen carefully. It would be very good if all of them were here to listen to some of the comments that are about to be made.