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House Hansard - 98

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
September 20, 2022 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 98 - Sep/20/22
Mr. Michael Coteau (Don Valley East, Lib.)
  • Sep/20/22 3:09:37 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, in my riding of Don Valley East, many people are struggling with increased rent and housing costs, especially families, working individuals and the most vulnerable. There is no question that more help is needed and that our government must continue to act. Could the Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion please tell the House— Some hon. members: Oh, oh!
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Context: House Hansard - 98 - Sep/20/22
Mr. Michael Coteau
  • Sep/20/22 3:10:02 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, in my riding of Don Valley East, many people are struggling with increased rent and housing costs, especially families, working individuals and the most vulnerable. There is no question that help is needed and that our government must continue to act. Could the Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion please tell the House what new measures our government is putting in place to help families through this difficult time?
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Context: House Hansard - 98 - Sep/20/22
Hon. Ahmed Hussen (Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, Lib.)
  • Sep/20/22 3:10:05 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we know that it is getting harder for many Canadians to afford the increased rent. That is why today we introduced legislation to provide a $500 federal top-up to the Canada housing benefit. This will help 1.8 million low-income Canadians and will be on top of the already existing $2,500, on average, from the Canada housing benefit. On this side of the House, we will always have the backs of Canadian renters.
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