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During question period on housing, a Liberal member said that in her riding more housing is being built and rents are coming down, and asked how Build Canada Homes will expand social and supportive housing. The Minister of Housing replied that housing starts are up 10% year over year, construction is above the 10-year average, and average rents have fallen for 18 consecutive months, adding that the government is working with non-profits and builders to create more affordable homes and that more work remains.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Danielle Martin

Liberal
“More housing is being built in my riding, and rent is coming down. This progress is important.”
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Mr. Speaker, it is an honour to be here on behalf of the people of University—Rosedale, who are feeling the effects of the changes in our housing market as supply expands and rents come down, but that progress matters— An hon. member: Oh, oh!

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Danielle Martin

Liberal
“Rents are coming down, but we still need more social and supportive housing. I want the minister to explain how the government will build more of it.”
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Mr. Speaker, the second time is the charm. Housing is expanding, and rents are coming down, but there is more we need to do on social and supportive housing. Will the Minister of Housing tell us more about what Build Canada Homes is going to do to expand access to social and supportive housing for Canadians?

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Gregor Robertson

Liberal
“Housing construction is up and rents have dropped for 18 months in a row. We are working with non-profits and builders to create more affordable homes, but there is still more work to do.”
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Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the member for University—Rosedale. Yes, we are very happy to see housing starts up 10% year to year and to see construction activity above the 10-year average, as well as seeing average rents come down for 18 consecutive months. We are seeing movement in the right direction. There is a lot more work to do. Build Canada Homes is delivering on more social, supportive and community housing, working with non-profits, co-ops and builders across the country. We are seeing progress, and we are just getting started.

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