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House Hansard - 189

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 2, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 189 - May/2/23
Mr. Alexandre Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie, NDP)
  • May/2/23 5:20:54 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, for many families and workers, having access to affordable housing is the best way to lift themselves out of poverty and have a decent life. Unfortunately, we still have a major housing crisis. The NDP believes that we need to speed things up. In her speech, my colleague stated that concern is not enough. I completely agree, but unfortunately we are finding that things are moving slowly. Social housing is the most effective solution, but there are more than 35,000 people on the waiting list for social housing in Quebec. On the Island of Montreal alone, there are more than 23,000 people on the list. What are the member's suggestions for accelerating the construction of social housing, first and foremost, co‑operatives and truly affordable housing?
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Context: House Hansard - 189 - May/2/23
Mr. Alexandre Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie, NDP)
  • May/2/23 7:42:08 p.m.
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Mr. Chair, I want to thank my colleague for her inspired and heartfelt speech. I want to acknowledge the importance of the 11 first nations in Quebec. They have a long history and strong roots in many areas, particularly in the member's region, but also in Montreal, where they face many difficulties and challenges. Several years ago, as a result of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, recommendations were made and money was allocated in the budget. My colleague from Winnipeg Centre pointed out earlier that after all these years, the federal government has spent only 5% of this money, despite the fact that there are urgent and pressing needs, such as shelters or transition houses. How does my colleague interpret the fact that the Liberal government has been dragging its feet for years on such a critical issue?
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