Mr. Speaker, Canadians actually need a minister who will build housing.
Despite what the minister is saying, the facts are very clear. The housing accelerator does not accelerate anything but bureaucracy. Here are some statistics. Housing starts in Nova Scotia are down 54% October 2024 compared to 2023. In Ontario, for the same period, they are 35% down. In British Columbia, for the same period, they are 30% down. In Halifax, for the same period, they are 75% down.
The housing accelerator is a scam. Liberals know it. When will they actually get the houses built that Canadians need?