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During question period on seniors, Conservative MP Kelly DeRidder asked why seniors are the fastest-growing group facing homelessness in the Waterloo region and noted the affordable housing wait-list there has grown by 700%. Liberal minister Patty Hajdu replied that the member has voted against housing and homelessness spending, including $3 billion for Ontario through the national housing strategy.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Kelly DeRidder

Conservative

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“The government promised to make life affordable. I want the minister to explain why seniors are the fastest-growing homeless group in Waterloo, where the wait-list for affordable housing has grown by 700%.”
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Mr. Speaker, that was another non-answer. The Liberal government has said that it is going to make life affordable for everyday Canadians. If this is true, can the minister please stand up and explain why seniors make up the fastest-growing group in the Waterloo region facing homelessness? The wait-list for individuals over 55 needing affordable homes in the region has increased by 700%.

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Patty Hajdu

Liberal
“The member keeps voting against spending that helps with housing and homelessness, like 3 billion dollars for Ontario. If she wants to help people, she should stop voting against what they need.”

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Mr. Speaker, that was yet another question from a member of Parliament who continually votes against the very things that would help with housing and homelessness, things like the investment in Ontario of $3 billion through the national housing strategy. The member voted against those things. If the member really wants to help people who are suffering from housing scarcity, what she should do is stop voting against the things they need.

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