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Business of Supply May 15th, 2023
Mr. Chair, our population is growing because we have a robust immigration policy, but we also have a growing economy. The issues that the leader points to are issues associated with growth, with low unemployment numbers, high economic growth and high immigration. Skilled people are coming to Canada to help us grow our communities and our economy. If he is against that, he should come out and say that.
Business of Supply May 15th, 2023
Mr. Chair, at least he should explain to Canadians why he votes against measures to increase supply. He has been in this House saying that he cares about more supply and getting rid of gatekeepers, but he is the biggest gatekeeper when it comes to actually investing in measures and investments to create more supply for Canadians. He should—
Business of Supply May 15th, 2023
Mr. Chair, most of the numbers the leader quoted were wrong.
For someone who has voted against supports for renters, supports for home buyers, supports for building supplies and supports for the most vulnerable people in Canada, it is very rich to see all these questions coming from him as if he cares about this issue.
Business of Supply May 15th, 2023
Do I have the floor or not? I did not interrupt you. If you do not interrupt me—
Business of Supply May 15th, 2023
Mr. Chair, what we are witnessing is someone who does not have a plan for housing and someone who does not have a plan to support renters.
Business of Supply May 15th, 2023
Mr. Chair, we know that rents have gone up. We are doing everything we can to support renters.
In terms the average rental rates, again, there is a regional breakdown. I am happy to provide those numbers.
Business of Supply May 15th, 2023
Mr. Chair, it is $1,459.
Business of Supply May 15th, 2023
Mr. Chair, it is pretty rich seeing the leader of the official opposition ask me these questions when he has voted against measures to help Canadians access their dream of home ownership.
Business of Supply May 15th, 2023
Mr. Chair, I am happy to provide numbers. If the Leader of the Opposition wants to keep doing this for the next five hours, I am happy to do it.
Business of Supply May 15th, 2023
Mr. Chair, I can give him the numbers. In Halifax, in 2022, the average was $541,790.