Robertson defends position on housing prices in question period

Canada’s new Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Gregor Robertson was pressed during question period in the House of Commons about his remarks on home prices, saying its “not about reducing the value of an individual’s home or a seniors’ home.” He said the Liberal government was focusing on building more affordable housing and cutting the GST for first-time home buyers.

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