Canada needs accessible affordable housing

[trouble]

Canadians! Tell your MP to vote for C-304.

It is so rare to see any bill in parliament that acknowledges disability, let alone one that actually talks about housing needs. It would be great if we could make some noise, if we could make it clear to our Members of Parliament, our elected representatives, that we as Canadians care about accessible and affordable housing needs, so even if this bill doesn’t pass, the next time the topic comes up our MPs know: This is something that Canadians want addressed.

I have to admit, as a private member's bill being championed by the NDP, I don't think this has a dream of passing. That said, contact your MP anyway, because Canada needs a national housing strategy, and maybe if enough people talk to their MPs about it, something else will come up.

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[ginny_t]

It will probably pass second reading and then be sent to committee. It will never been considered by the committee. Instead, it will die on the order paper at the next prorogation or when Parliament is dissolved for an election. Cynical? Me? *innocent*

[trouble]

Actually, this is apparently third reading! I think? I haven't been following very closely because my news source of choice is all "Bill about housing? What bill about housing? Quick, let's talk about sports!"

[ginny_t]

So it is. Just goes to show I don't know everything. Good luck, doomed little bill!

(You linked Open Parliament. That site makes me kinda weak in the knees. Oh, beautiful site, you are so beautiful!)

[trouble]

I KNOW RIGHT? It is the best site on the internets. Everyone else should just stop.