This summer, it was my pleasure to present Certificates of Congratulation to new Canadian citizens. Welcome to Canada! I value my constitutional responsibility to represent you as a Member of the Opposition to the current government.
Housing across Canada has become more and more unaffordable, and the problem continues to worsen. A Rent Report from Rentals.ca shows that rents continue to rise in nearly every major market across the country with no sign of letting up.
Rents are up 8.9% in the last year with an increase of 1.8% in just the last month. The average rent in Canada has doubled and is now $2,078 according to Rentals.ca.
Since 2015, the average monthly mortgage payment has also increased 137%, while the minimum down payment for the average home has increased 126%, raising barriers for renters who want to achieve the dream of home ownership.
High interest rates, red tape, and taxes have led to a decline in new housing construction despite unprecedented demand and record high prices.
The current approach to addressing the housing crisis is not working, but Conservative Members of Parliament have a plan. We will free up underused federal land and buildings for housing construction and work hard to remove the gatekeepers who give Canada one of the slowest permitting timelines in the world. We will address the inflation crisis which has led to high interest rates that make housing less affordable for buyers and difficult for builders to finance new construction.
Constituents are welcome to contact me with concerns related to federal policy. Feedback from constituents is critical and helps me know what constituents think about matters under federal jurisdiction.
It remains my honour to represent you in the House of Commons as your Member of Parliament.
MP – Calgary Rocky Ridge Pat Kelly proudly serves the following Communities: Arbour Lake, Citadel, Evanston, Hawkwood, Kincora, Nolan Hill, Ranchlands, Rocky Ridge, Royal Oak, Royal Vista, Sage Hill, Scenic Acres, Sherwood, Silver Springs, Symons Valley, Tuscany
