House of Commons Voting Analysis — Construction & Housing — Apr 13 – May 8, 2026
During the April 13 to May 8, 2026 sitting block, the House of Commons focused on leveraging federal assets to address social needs within the construction and housing policy area.
House of Commons sitting block Apr 13 – May 8, 2026. Per-bill sections, sorted most-contested first.
1 bill
5.3% avg margin
1 close call (<20%)
1 bill went to a roll-call in this sitting block.
Most contested: Private Members' Business M-16 (Use of underused and surplus federal lands (Passed, 5.3% margin).
During the April 13 to May 8, 2026 sitting block, the House of Commons focused on leveraging federal assets to address social needs within the construction and housing policy area. Private Members' Motion M-16, which passed by a narrow margin, directs attention to the use of underused and surplus federal lands and buildings for providing services to veterans. The vote reflects ongoing parliamentary interest in repurposing government property to support vulnerable populations, with particular emphasis on veterans’ welfare. This approach signals a shift toward maximizing federal resources to meet housing and service delivery objectives across provinces.
Private Members' Business M-16 (Use of underused and surplus federal lands and buildings for services for veterans)
Private Members' Motion M-16 calls on the federal government to prioritize the use of underused and surplus federal lands and buildings to provide services for veterans. The motion addresses ongoing concerns about access to affordable housing and support services for veterans, an issue that has drawn attention from advocacy groups and opposition parties. Its passage signals parliamentary support for leveraging federal real estate assets to help address gaps in veterans’ care and housing, though implementation details remain at the discretion of the responsible minister and federal departments.
DIV-103
No 3rd reading yet
Latest vote: Y 168 · N 151 · P 18
Latest gap 17 votes (5.3%)
Party split
Yea
Nay
(Np) = MPs formally paired — sit out the tally
• marks parties with <75% internal cohesion
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