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House Hansard - 211

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
June 12, 2023 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 211 - Jun/12/23
Hon. Chrystia Freeland (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Lib.)
  • Jun/12/23 2:28:28 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we are absolutely aware that housing is a significant challenge for far too many Canadians. That is why I am really glad that we have now put in place something we promised to do, which is the tax-free first home savings account. That is going to help a lot of first-time homebuyers save for that crucial home. I am also really glad that we have now put in place a $4-billion housing accelerator plan.
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Context: House Hansard - 211 - Jun/12/23
Hon. Chrystia Freeland (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Lib.)
  • Jun/12/23 2:29:44 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, our government absolutely agrees that housing may be the biggest challenge facing Canadians and Canadian families. That is why we have already put in place a tax-free first home savings account. This will be important, especially for young Canadians. We have also put in place a housing accelerator fund to help municipalities create more of the housing that Canada really needs.
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Context: House Hansard - 211 - Jun/12/23
Hon. Karina Gould (Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Lib.)
  • Jun/12/23 2:44:02 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, despite the childish, immature and irresponsible games of the Conservatives, the House actually passed the budget last week. It is a good thing we did that, because there is real help for Canadians in the budget. Let us talk about the grocery rebate that is going to reach 11 million Canadians as of July 5. The first home savings account is also part of the budget and the investments in clean technology, which are going to help us not only fight climate change but also build the economy of the 21st century. This side of the House passed that—
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