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Build Canada Homes Act

A bill to create a new Crown corporation called Build Canada Homes, funded by taxpayer money, to promote and support affordable housing supply and innovative building techniques. The bill sets out the corporation's powers, governance, and authorizes payments from the Consolidated Revenue Fund. During debate, a Liberal minister gave notice that no agreement could be reached on the bill's third reading stage under Standing Orders.

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Hon. Joël Lightbound

Liberal
“I want to limit debate time on the Build Canada Homes Act. I'm giving notice that the government will move to impose a time limit at the next sitting.”
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