PolitiKit

Extend GST relief to all homebuyers of newly-built homes nation-wide

Introducing mechanisms to improve income verification, while keeping the personal financial information of consumers safe, secure, and confidential.

Advocating for the development of a federal capital funding program to address transitional housing needs for vulnerable populations, including families served by Ronald McDonald House.

Securing a renewal of dedicated funding for mental health and addiction services via bilateral health agreements with provinces and territories ahead of the 2026 federal budget.

Canadian Partnership Against Cancer, as it relates to continued federal funding & long term investment in health research through Canadian Institutes of Health Research.

Tobacco and Vaping Products Act and regulations, including ingredients, promotion, packaging/labelling, product regulation, reporting and enforcement and any other aspect.

Canadian Institutes of Health Research as it relates to continued federal funding & long term investment in health research/ clinical trials.

Data as it relates to all health and cancer data policy, planning and outcomes.

That the government leverage federally owned land for the use of creating housing.

Seeking federal partnership in social impact investment opportunities involving indigenous communities in Canada

OSFI Guidelines for Residential Mortgage Insurance Underwriting Practices and Procedures (B-20 and B-21) - attention to the long?term fundamentals of Canada’s housing system, as well as the impact on current markets and Canadians opportunity for homeownership, is an essential backdrop to any further federal policy or regulatory actions by the ensemble of agencies reporting to or through the Minister of Finance, and by the Department itself.

Update the federal immigration system to proactively attract much-needed skilled workers in residential construction.

Working with the home construction industry to support innovation and capital investment to increase industry productivity both for in-site built approaches and factory-built solutions.

Amendment of the Excise Tax Act to adopt a permanent home renovation GST rebate

Revise tax rules for accessory suites, such as granny flats and laneway housing, as the current tax system, which incorporates land value rather than just construction costs, and is discouraging this important form of infill housing that is favoured by more and more municipalities. These innovative infill projects increase the number of affordable homes in established neighbourhoods.

Support Transit-Oriented Development, Complete Communities and the “Missing Middle” of Housing - To ensure that Canadians get maximum benefit from federal infrastructure investments, the Government needs to support increased supply in the “missing middle” – whether “gentle intensification” via secondary suites, conversion of larger units or medium-density low-rise mixed-income housing, in walkable communities with ready access to public transit.

The role of Build Canada Homes and the impact upon housing needs in Canada and to ensure that market-rate housing policies are still pursued by the government in addition to the mandate of Build Canada Homes.

Modify the Residential Mortgage Underwriting Practices and Procedures Guideline (B-20) - the "stress test" for both insured ad uninsured mortgages to reduce the test rate on a declining basis for 7- and 10-year mortgage terms.

Update and index the thresholds for the GST New Housing Rebate.

Government policies to encourage more Canadians to consider a career in the skilled trades and support the apprenticeship system.

Municipal Finance and Intergovernmental Arrangements Revenue sharing with the federal and provincial governments: Federal policies and programs with regard to the payments in lieu of taxes (PILTs) system, intergovernmental partnerships, recognition of municipal governments contributions to economic growth, the fiscal imbalance between each order of governments revenues options and their responsibilities to provide services and programs to Canadians. Municipal Growth Framework.

Federal infrastructure program funding, including (but not limited to) Infrastructure Canada Canada Community Building Fund; Infrastructure programs and funding; Permanent Public Transit Fund; Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) financing; Investing in Canada infrastructure Plan; Universal Broadband; Rural, remote and northern infrastructure;

Federal infrastructure program funding, including (but not limited to) Infrastructure Canada Canada Community Building Fund; Infrastructure programs and funding; Permanent Public Transit Fund; Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) financing; Investing in Canada infrastructure Plan; Universal Broadband; Rural, remote and northern infrastructure;

Municipal Finance and Intergovernmental Arrangements Revenue sharing with the federal and provincial governments: Federal policies and programs with regard to the payments in lieu of taxes (PILTs) system, intergovernmental partnerships, recognition of municipal governments contributions to economic growth, the fiscal imbalance between each order of governments revenues options and their responsibilities to provide services and programs to Canadians. Municipal Growth Framework.

Lobbying to ensure that low-income households can continue to live affordably in federally-administered housing co-operatives after their operating agreements end with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).