Mr. Speaker, years ago, when I worked with the Leader of the Opposition on the finance committee, he told me something that might shock everyone, that it is hard for him to make friends because of his personality. What we look at now is that he has at least one friend on the opposite side. His best friend, as I understand it, is the MP for St. Albert—Edmonton. In fact, that member has advocated for the housing accelerator fund. He went behind his leader's back. I hope it does not affect their friendship. He went behind his leader's back to advocate for the HAF, and the Conservatives want to get rid of it.
In the House of Commons on October 31st, 2024. See this statement in context.