Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s housing bill, aimed at addressing the nation’s housing crisis, was defeated in the House of Commons. The bill faced opposition from the Liberals, New Democrats, and Bloc Québécois.
Introduced by Poilievre in September, the bill was a key component of the Conservative plan to tackle housing affordability, an issue that has significantly boosted the party’s support in public opinion polls, positioning them ahead of the Liberals.
The legislation proposed that cities increase home building by 15 percent annually to qualify for their regular infrastructure funding. Cities failing to meet this target would face reduced federal funding, while those surpassing it would receive additional financial incentives.
The bill was defeated in a second-reading vote, with 203 votes against and 117 in favor.