“A housing project in my riding for people with intellectual disabilities is being held up. The government housing agency says the project does not meet the rules, and the minister refuses to help. These vulnerable people need a place to live now.”

“Mr. Speaker, my colleague made some good points. The number one project in my riding for Build Canada Homes is a project to serve some individuals with intellectual disabilities. We know that many people with intellectual disabilities are served by L’Arche Canada, L’Arche Comox Valley in my riding. I am sure it is L’Arche in Regina—Lewvan. Right now, Build Canada Homes is holding the project up. It is saying that it does not meet the criteria for supportive and transitional needs. How can people with intellectual disabilities not meet the criteria for transitional needs? This is a project that is supported by L’Arche Canada. Build Canada Homes is saying that it cannot do anything right now. The minister’s office says it cannot talk to Build Canada Homes and cannot get involved. These people have nowhere to go right now. They are the most vulnerable people in our society. They count on us. Maybe my colleague can speak about how this is such a disaster right now.”