Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, it was interesting to hear my NDP colleague across the way. This is from a party that just had a motion this week to talk about foreign interference, that it was going to tackle it, and then, within hours, it had backed down and said that that it was not going to p

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, I want to turn my question back toward the opposition motion. It comes from the NDP, which might give the impression its members have found some courage to oppose this particular government. I would like to ask the member a simple question. Does he believe that th

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, I just feel it is important to correct the record. It is actually the Conservatives who won—

Business of Supply  Madam Speaker, my thanks to the NDP for finally standing up like an opposition party and acting like an opposition party in the House. Bravo. I know it has been our party that has stood against the idea of a special rapporteur all along. It has been the Conservative Party that

Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act  Madam Speaker, it is in regard to my vote. I was torn, as I wanted to vote for both members, and in my ignorance I voted for both members. I felt loyal to both of them, but when push comes to shove, I will vote for the member for Battle River—Crowfoot.

Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act  Mr. Speaker, we originally talked about supporting the bill. We are absolutely for the environment. We are conservationists at heart across the way in the opposition here. However, one thing we are deeply worried about is the government's over-regulation. I come from northern B

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, it is $500,000, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association. By the way, when the member gets up and does a point of order, it is code that the minister needs to read some of his notes. That is why he does it. What is the average home price in Iqaluit, Nunavu

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, according to the Nunatsiaq News, it is $706,950 for an average house. That is incredible. What is the definition of “core housing need” according to the minister's own department?

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, that was an easy one. It means when a household cannot afford suitable and adequate housing in their community. This leads to my next question: What is the core housing need in the Yukon?

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, it is 13.1% in the Yukon. What is the core housing need in Northwest Territories?

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, the minister does not know the answer. The answer is 13.2% in Northwest Territories. What is the core housing need in Nunavut?

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, these are basic questions. We have 10 provinces and three territories, and the minister should know them. It is 32.9% in Nunavut. The need is over 3,000 homes and the shortage is very clear. We have heard many announcements that the minister and the government have

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, the answer is $248 million for 824 units in the territories. How many have been completed? According to my own numbers, because the minister could not answer, for Nunavut, 101 are listed as completed; in the Northwest Territories, 39 are listed as completed; in Yukon

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, it is an honour to be here tonight. My question for the minister is this: Is Canada in a housing crisis?

Business of Supply  Madam Chair, the answer is yes. Maclean's says, “[The housing minister] has a plan to solve Canada’s housing crisis”, so that is a yes. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Victoria?