Speech from the Throne
Mr. Speaker, housing is a priority for this government. That is why we are introducing a rent-to-own program and have the first-time homebuyer incentive. In fact, we will ban foreign home ownership for years to come so that homes can be more affordable for Canadians. The right to a home for Canadians is a right that everyone should enjoy, and it is something we should work toward. We will ensure t…
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Mr. Speaker, from the very beginning of the pandemic, this government has been focused on supporting Canadians from coast to coast to coast. That is why we created the Canada emergency response benefit, the Canada emergency wage subsidy benefit and the Canada emergency rent subsidy, which have helped so many in my riding of Mississauga—Malton. These benefits have helped many small businesses keep …
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Mr. Speaker, it is an honour to rise in this House as the newly elected member of Parliament for Mississauga—Malton. I rise today with deep appreciation because my presence in this chamber is not very likely. My father was born in a mud house in a village in Punjab, India. He grew up taking odd jobs around the village to make ends meet, including collecting dry grass from swamps nearby to burn dur…
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