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House Hansard - 279

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 9, 2024 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 279 - Feb/9/24
Mr. Richard Lehoux (Beauce, CPC)
  • Feb/9/24 11:23:23 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, after eight years of this government, housing prices and rent have doubled. According to Cathy Fecteau, the director of Fondation Au Bercail in Saint‑Georges, the number of homeless people has also doubled. Everything has doubled under this Prime Minister, who is not worth the cost. This housing is temporary. Normally, residents can stay there for 30 days, but because of the current difficulties, some of them have been there for 70 days. Why does the Prime Minister not build more housing instead of building more bureaucracy?
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Context: House Hansard - 279 - Feb/9/24
Mr. Richard Lehoux (Beauce, CPC)
  • Feb/9/24 11:24:34 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, that answer proves just how out of touch and asleep at the switch this government is. It needs to get out of the way so municipalities can build affordable housing, just as Victoriaville, Saguenay and Trois-Rivières have done. The community organization Le Bercail has also had to close its shelter in a neighbouring riding because of the lack of housing and resources. As a result, this community is facing a surge in homelessness. When will the government help our rural communities build affordable housing?
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