Consumer Consultations related to Housing Policies

The Issue:
The purchase of a home is the largest single purchase made by most Canadians. Unfortunately, there is a serious lack of consumer protection relating to housing. This is due, in part, to inadequate consultation with consumers by the Federal government prior to housing policies being finalized.

Canadians for Properly Built Homes' Position:

Canadians for Properly Built Homes is calling for much greater c onsultation by the Federal government with Canadian consumers when developing policies related to housing. For a start, as Canada 's only national housing advocacy organization, Canadians for Properly Built Homes is requesting a seat at the table.

What can concerned citizens do?

• Write or telephone your Federal Member of Parliament and request that he/she ensures that the Federal Government consults more widely with consumers prior to formulating housing policies, including consultations with Canadians for Properly Built Homes.
   
• Write or telephone the Federal Minister responsible for CMHC:   The Honourable Diane Finley, House of Commons, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0A6, E-Mail: Finley.D@parl.gc.ca, Telephone: (613) 996-4974.