Western Standard - November 07, 2023


'Investing In Affordable Housing'


Episode Stats

Length

31 seconds

Words per Minute

213.06277

Word Count

112

Sentence Count

6


Summary

In this episode, Alberta s housing starts have increased by 21% in the month of September, at the same time as they have decreased on average by 8% across the province. This shows that Alberta s plan is working, continuing to invest in affordable housing, but most importantly, continue to create an economy where people will come and be able to build homes.


Transcript

00:00:00.000 I'm happy to report to the House that housing starts have increased in this province by 21%, Mr. Speaker, in the month of September, at the same time as they've decreased on average by 8% across the province, Mr. Speaker, which shows that Alberta's plan is working, continuing to invest in affordable housing, but most importantly, Mr. Speaker, continue to make sure that we create an economy where people will come and be able to build homes, Mr. Speaker, and that's why I'm also so excited to report to you, Mr. Speaker, and to the entire House that last month, Calgary saw the most purpose
00:00:29.980 built rentals built in their history.