Questions Passed as Orders for Returns  With regard to reports of "March madness expenditures" where the government makes purchases before the end of the fiscal year so that departmental funds do not go unspent, broken down by department, agency or other government entity: (a) what were the total expenditures during February and March of 2023 on (i) materials and supplies (standard object 07), (ii) acquisition of machinery and equipment, including parts and consumable tools (standard object 09); and (b) what are the details of each such expenditure, including the (i) vendor, (ii) amount, (iii) date of the expenditure, (iv) description of the goods or services provided, (v) delivery date, (vi) file number?

Carbon Pricing  Mr. Speaker, Canadians are on the ropes, trying to pay this Liberal carbon tax. It raises gas prices by 41¢ a litre every single time they fill up. However, like a one-two punch, the Prime Minister is now forcing a second carbon tax on Canadians, adding another 17¢ to the cost of fuel.

Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Act  Mr. Speaker, I would request a recorded division.

Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Act  Mr. Speaker, York—Simcoe is the soup and salad bowl of Canada and Lake Simcoe. At this very moment, the planting season has begun for fresh fruits and vegetables, and I want to wish all farmers right across Canada the best of luck. I know we are not allowed to use props, and I will set him down, but Gwilly flew in all the way from Bradford West Gwillimbury for this debate tonight.

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, to Canadians now this is not a game. These are questions this housing minister should know as a representative of Canada. These are important issues to Canadians. For a building permit now, the time has increased from 90 days to almost a full year. This is unacceptable right now.

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, I can say what I would not do. I would not give the gatekeepers at CMHC $27 million in bonuses. If we look at where housing has gone in Canada, this is rewarding something that just is not happening at CMHC. Does the minister agree that, instead of finding new ways to line their pockets, the CMHC should be focused on lowering costs for housing for Canadians?

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, I will be splitting my time this evening with two of my colleagues. I would like to ask the minister if he knows the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Keswick.

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, I would like just the number, please.

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, I will make it easy for the minister. I will ask more broadly if he can tell me the average in York Region, please.

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, this is what frustrates Canadians. We ask a question and we expect an answer. This minister should know the answer to that, so I am going to try one more time. I am going to make it really easy for him because I know he can answer questions. What time is it?

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, the cost is now over $2,500 in York Region. It is enough to make most Canadians' eyes water. It has become far out of their reach. In York Region alone, house prices have gone up 122% since 2013. I will ask the minister something else: When is the last time he applied for a building permit?

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, just to correct the minister, I was never a mayor. I was a small business person before I got into politics. Does the minister know personally how long it takes to apply for a building permit?

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, I would like to know from the minister just how long it takes now to apply for a building permit.

Privilege  Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. I think what the member was trying to convey is that Liberals are like atoms: They make up everything.

Government Business No. 25—Proceedings on Bill C-21  Mr. Speaker, my colleague is a respected critic for public safety. We talk about surprises, and I was surprised. I wonder if he could tell the House why he was removed as critic and why the leader of the NDP removed him at the height of Bill C-21, seeing as he represents rural Canadians so well in his riding, and replaced him with the NDP House leader, who is really an urban MP.