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During question period on housing, the Conservative housing critic said builders and buyers in Ontario are waiting for the federal government to finalize the rules for rebating the HST on new homes, and asked for a date for this commitment. The Liberal minister replied that the answer was to pass Bill C-26, and said the government is working with Ontario for builders and homeowners.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Scott Aitchison

Conservative

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“Builders and buyers in Ontario are waiting for the federal government to finish the rules for the sales tax rebate on new homes. This delay is causing confusion. I want the government to give us an exact date when it will keep this promise.”
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Mr. Speaker, home builders and homebuyers in Ontario are still waiting for the federal government to finalize the regulations to permit them to rebate the HST on all new homes. This is creating more confusion and uncertainty in the market, and it is leaving both buyers and builders in limbo. My question is very simple: On what date will the Liberal government finally live up to its promise? I want no rambling, just a date.

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François-Philippe Champagne

Liberal
“I want the Conservatives to vote to pass this housing bill. We are working with Ontario to help home builders and homeowners.”

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Mr. Speaker, I have a simple answer for the Conservative: Pass Bill C-26. Instead of grandstanding in the House, do something, get on with it, work, vote and pass Bill C-26. We are in touch with our colleagues in Ontario. We are there for the builders and the homeowners, and we will work for the people of Canada.

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