Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to take part in today's debate on budget 2025, “Canada Strong”. As we know, advanced economies around the world are facing global economic headwinds, and Canada is no exception. With the historic rise in tariffs affecting our economy, Canadians are feeling the pressure in their day-to-day lives.
Canadians do not need more talk about challenges. They need a plan, a plan for what comes next. That is exactly what budget 2025 delivers. This is an investment budget. It is a confident Canada taking control of its future. It is a plan that invests in people, opportunity and our communities.
The question I hear most often in Pickering—Brooklin from young families, new graduates and even long-term residents is simple: “Can we afford to build our future here?” We know the housing market has begun to soften and prices have started to stabilize in the last few months. This is encouraging, but for many, owning a home still feels just out of reach. For renters, affordability and stability remain real concerns.
Budget 2025 delivers a real plan to build more homes faster and make them affordable again. Through Build Canada Homes, the government is investing $13 billion over five years to double the pace of homebuilding over the next decade. This initiative would help build affordable homes across the country while modernizing how we build, using new technology, partnerships and financing tools to get shovels in the ground sooner.