Finance committee  We're in a housing crisis. We're in a day care crisis. We're in a fentanyl crisis. We're in an infrastructure crisis now. Without the federal government's help, which was promised to us, we can't do what the federal government wants us to do insofar as providing more housing is concerned.

Finance committee  It's very clear that the existing plant, as you know, is extremely old. It's outdated, and it can't support much more volume insofar as delivery of sewage for treatment. We will not be able to meet the housing demands for new units in the city of Vancouver and some outlying areas.

Finance committee  It needs to be supported immediately.

Finance committee  I'd like to acknowledge the presence of our metro Vancouver MP, Peter Julian. It's good to see you again. Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you about the 2024 federal budget. I'm George Harvie. I'm very proud to be the chair of Metro Vancouver and the mayor of the City of Delta.

Finance committee  Good morning, and welcome to metro Vancouver on what is a normal, beautiful day for us in November.