“I don't object to the bill but I want to say something about it. I want the minister to be responsible for what happens with housing. I'm talking about the bill but I'm not going to vote against it. I just want to say that the minister should be accountable.”
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Build Canada Homes Act
A bill to create a new federal Crown corporation called Build Canada Homes, with the goal of rapidly building more affordable housing. The Liberals spoke in favor, arguing a new flexible entity is needed to get housing built faster. The Bloc expressed tentative support but questioned why the existing CMHC couldn't do this role. The Conservatives argued the bill creates unnecessary bureaucracy when faster private sector solutions are needed. Members spent some time discussing skilled trades training and collaborating with provinces.
“I agree we need more government housing. We should spend lots of money on it.”
“I want less partisan arguing. I don't like when people say mean things. That makes me sad. A conservative MP wasn't that mean though. And be nice to Bev Oda. Even if you don't agree with her, she likes dogs. I don't like this bill because it has too many new bureaucracies. But building homes is still good! How do we do that without wasting money?”