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A bill to create a new Crown corporation called Build Canada Homes to promote and support the supply of affordable housing in Canada. The debates focused on whether creating another bureaucracy is the right approach, with Conservatives questioning the need for a third federal Crown corporation and suggesting it may become another Ottawa bureaucracy. Liberals emphasized the importance of collaboration and providing financial tools to build affordable housing quickly and efficiently. Some concerns were raised about the affordability measurement and the need for varied housing types.

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Mario Beaulieu

Bloc Québécois
“I want the government to spend on social housing projects instead of affordable private housing. We should spend more on vulnerable voters.”
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Xavier Barsalou-Duval

Bloc Québécois
“I agree with you, but let me pile on more blame for my own reasons. The feds caused the housing crisis by letting in too many immigrants. They started a fire then they ran to the rescue with fancy programs. Do they ever fix what they break? No, they just roll out more programs we can't even tell will work.”
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Sébastien Lemire

Bloc Québécois
“I watch TV and think your kitchen looks nice. Independence is good. Be more independent!”
Our translation 93% shorter