 It's fantastic to be here at the Canadian Association of Habitants. Quite frankly, I'm really happy to be back in Niagara, happy to be welcomed by one of our great local regional MPs, Chris Biddle. Thank you, Chris, for being here. I think there you are. Thanks for your welcome. But I know we've got a lot of people from a whole bunch of different professions here today. And that makes a lot of sense, because you know this better than anyone. But building homes is all about teamwork. Just think about Canadians' daily routine. You get home and you turn on the light that was wired for you by an electrician. You wash your hands in a sink installed by a plumber and eat dinner at the counter built by a contractor. All the while, the work of a roofer keeps you warm and dry. By the time you've gone to sleep, you've relied on just about everyone in this room. Canadians count on you to build the places we call home. Places to set down roots, raise a family, and celebrate anniversaries. That's work to be proud of, so thank you for a job well done. Of course, this industry doesn't just build other people's homes. These jobs are how folks create a good life for their own families, too. Like Enzo Lizzi from Excel Industries and Kamloops. Enzo came to Canada in the 50s, and through years of hard work, he built a thriving business that's been an industry leader for more than five decades. Enzo's story is an example of why these jobs matter so much. In Budget 2019, we invested so that more young people consider the skilled trades, careers that are in high demand across the country. But we also have to make sure that everyone benefits from those opportunities. So our government is working with you to support women who are breaking down barriers and building successful careers so look no further than our Women in Construction Fund. My friends, when people in this room succeed, it's all our society that takes advantage of it. After all, your work goes far beyond the four walls of a house. Building houses is building communities. And communities need transportation networks so that people can go to work. They need leisure centers so that children can follow swimming courses. We understand that, and that's why we developed an infrastructure plan with no previous $180 billion and launched additional funds for municipalities. Together, we are making important progress. But as I said, we still have a lot of work to do. We have to put home ownership back in people's reach because far too many families are worried that they won't be able to buy their own place. It's a real problem, but we can do something about it. Sustainable solutions start from the ground up. We recognize that people are feeling anxious in communities right across the country, worried with the pace of change, with the challenges of globalization, with the innovative new technologies coming down the road at them in their workplace and elsewhere. They're worried about their jobs being able to carry them through to retirement. They're worried about what their kids are going to be able to do, what their jobs are going to be. This is a time of anxiety. It's also a time of cynicism and skepticism where people wonder whether anyone can actually understand what they're going through and give them a helping hand, whether our institutions are continuing to serve ordinary Canadians, whether governments actually have any levers to make people's lives better. Of course, this is an election year, so there's going to be a lot of people pointing out all sorts of different perspectives on whether we can help, whether we should help, proposing easy solutions, proposing complex solutions. But as we approach this upcoming election where we make decisions about where we're going, I'm really proud of what we've been able to do as a government to help Canadians, to give them confidence in the path forward and support them in their dreams of buying a home. We cut taxes for the middle class and put more money in the pockets of family with the Canada Child Benefit. We're building a strong economy where folks can count on well-paying middle-class jobs and where young people aren't crushed by student debt. And it's clear that our plan is working. Unemployment is at a 40-year low. 825,000 Canadians, including 300,000 children, have been lifted out of poverty. And Canada continues to be one of the leaders in economic growth for the G7. But even if you've got a good job and you're putting money aside every month, sky-high housing prices can mean that that's not always enough. We have to make homes more affordable. So in Budget 2019, we modernized the homebuyer's plan and increased the amount that people can withdraw from their RRSP. We also created the first-time homebuyer incentive to make buying and owning a home more affordable for the middle class. In fact, both of these measures were responding to two of the top things that the Canadian Home Builders Association has been calling for. This leads me to another measure that we have to take to help families realize their dream of buying a home, the increase in supply. We need more housing. It's as simple as that. And to help increase supply, we ensure that the incentive to buy a first-time home is even more generous for those who buy a new home. And in Budget 2019, we added another tool to our tool box by launching the expert group on the future of housing and affordable housing. It's the time to see big. With the very first national strategy on housing in Canada, we don't just invest to build new properties. We also focus on energy efficiency. I know that this industry is already a leader in the matter thanks to the initiative Maison en consommation énergétique net 0. When people move into their first home, it's a big achievement. And no matter if you're the electrician, the roofer, or any other member of this team, you help make that possible. My friends, as a government, we're in your corner. And together, we'll keep building a better Canada for everyone to call home. So thank you for all that you do.