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House Hansard - 299

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
April 15, 2024 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 299 - Apr/15/24
Mr. Alain Therrien (La Prairie, BQ)
  • Apr/15/24 2:29:22 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, that is nonsense. When the federal government meddles in Quebec's jurisdictions, Quebeckers always get shortchanged. Housing is a perfect example. We represent 22% of the population, yet we got 14% of the funds and only 6% of affordable housing. Not only do we never receive our fair share, but the last budget is going to add insult to injury. The feds are going to impose new conditions on the additional $6 billion of our money that they are promising for housing. Why not simply hand over Quebeckers' fair share of the housing money, no conditions attached? Can he answer that question?
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Context: House Hansard - 299 - Apr/15/24
Hon. Sean Fraser (Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Lib.)
  • Apr/15/24 2:30:03 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, we are working with Quebec to ensure that it receives its fair share of the housing funds. For example, we have reached an agreement with Quebec on the housing accelerator program. We are providing $900 million in federal funds and Quebec is investing $900 million. That adds up to $1.8 billion and 8,000 affordable housing units. We are moving forward with programs to ensure that Quebec receives support, like everywhere else in the country.
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