“Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the minister reminding us what this bill is about. It is about working with provinces and territories and providing them with the levers to help Canadians. Even on a bill so simple, we hear the opposition talking about the importance of having debate and conversation. Anybody who has been observing committees has seen, whenever the opposition has an expert, a witness or a minister present, its members are busy talking about their pets, including all the way up to elephants. It is interesting, because when the Conservatives have the opportunity to ask questions, to scrutinize and to actually be an effective opposition, they choose to spend time talking about anything but the legislation or what is in front of them. We see it here in the House as well. When people want us to work, when Canadians are hurting and want us to serve, the Conservatives cannot fathom the government succeeding in doing well for Canadians. They would rather keep advancing their narrative than help their own constituents, neighbours and fellow Canadians. I would like to hear this from the minister: Why is it important that we get this legislation done, and what do we see as the potential outcomes? Why is it important that the government be able to deliver for Canadians?”
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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 159 wordsI agree with the member.The importance of getting this done is urgent.Really, the example in Ontario is what we are working with.It shows the difference this can make on the ground for the housing market, homebuyers and home builders in Ontario, who need to get going on building more supply.That is the result we are seeing already in Ontario.We met with developers over the last few weeks.The Prime Minister and I were told that we are seeing a 60% to 70% increase in sales volume here in Ottawa, 1and that is because of the Ontario HST elimination this year.2Therefore, we are seeing a direct benefit of the Ontario partnership here.I expect we will see this with provinces and territories across the country as this funding is approved and deployed.This is about collaboration and a partnership of trust.It is about getting the money to the communities and the people, ultimately, Reasoning · 5 wordsso they can buy homes.
