Scott Aitchison

Member of Parliament for Parry Sound-Muskoka.
Conservative Party of Canada Shadow Minister for Housing

[Scott Aitchison @ScottAAitchison]

@Dabstime420 That’s nice.

[Scott Aitchison @ScottAAitchison]

I have made the difficult decision to resign my seat following the conclusion of the fall parliamentary session. After 30 years of public life, it is time for a new chapter where I will explore new opportunities.

From being elected to Huntsville Town Council and Muskoka District Council at the age of 21, to serving as Mayor of Huntsville and, for the past seven years, as your Member of Parliament, it has been the honour of my lifetime to serve you and represent our community.

Whether it was in the council chambers, or the halls of Ottawa, I worked to build consensus, cut through the bureaucracy, and make life better for the people who placed their trust in me. I carried myself with the same values of the town that raised me: respect, decency, and looking out for your neighbour.

My time as Shadow Housing Minister has allowed me to contribute to a fundamental shift in the national debate on housing. All levels of government have recognized the burden over regulation and excessive taxes and fees place on housing affordability. Our Conservative team can be proud of the work we have done on this file and I know the team will continue this work after my departure.

To the people of Parry Sound–Muskoka who placed their trust in me, and those who I disagreed with but promised passionate representation to, I hope I have made you proud.

I want to thank my incredible staff who have served me and the people of Parry Sound–Muskoka with distinction. None of this would have been possible without you.

To my caucus colleagues and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, it has been a privilege to serve alongside you. I have been fortunate to meet Canadians from coast-to-coast who are counting on us to champion efforts to make life more affordable for all Canadians. I know you will continue this mission.

Sincerely,
Scott Aitchison, M.P.

[Scott Aitchison @ScottAAitchison]

@erinotoole Thank you Erin.

[Scott Aitchison @ScottAAitchison]

Only the BC NDP would think that raising taxes will make homes cheaper.

[Conservative Party of BC @Conservative_BC]

David Eby’s cynical snap election was totally unnecessary.

What is necessary is the need for a change of government in BC.

Record deficits, fleeing investment capital, credit downgrade after downgrade.

It’s time for BC to elect a serious government committed to fiscal responsibility.

[Scott Aitchison @ScottAAitchison]

Good housing policy starts with listening to the people working on the ground every day.

I was glad to speak with delegates from the Canadian Housing and Renewal Association about the challenges facing Canada’s housing system.

We need to make all housing more affordable, but we also cannot underestimate the importance of non-market and supportive housing for people who need more than the market can provide.

[Matt Spoke @MattSpoke]

Toronto was once the Canadian city that represented ambition, possibility, and pluralism.

That Toronto is fading away from us.

Families are leaving, businesses are struggling to remain competitive, drugs and homelessness are overtaking our streets, and hate is dividing us.

Toronto needs its mojo back. It needs to rediscover a desire for excellence.

Lots of people like Olivia Chow. She seems like a well-intentioned nice lady. I don’t blame her for the state of our city. It’s really the result of more than a decade of complacency.

But this city doesn’t need another caretaker mayor. It needs courageous and energetic leadership, that tackles our deepest challenges head-on with focus.

@BradMBradford is that leader.

He isn’t afraid to say the unpopular thing, and he won’t be afraid to make the hard decisions that this city needs to get back on track.

[Scott Aitchison @ScottAAitchison]

Maybe they should have just taken our advice and cut the GST instead.

[Melissa Lantsman @MelissaLantsman]

PM Carney's pitch: buy your first new home under $1M and get up to $50K back on GST/HST.

$50K in savings, they said.

Homeownership made "a reality," they said.

Reality check: 6 months in, just 150 approvals. That's 2% of applicants.

All talk. No keys. 🏠🤡 #cdnpoli

Check this out 👇

https://t.co/er2RJsjsvK

[Scott Aitchison @ScottAAitchison]

Ontario’s “growth pays for growth” model has become a system where homebuyers pay more, while municipalities accumulate billions in development charge reserves.

There’s now $13 billion sitting in municipal development charge accounts across Ontario.

We can’t keep piling costs onto new homes and wonder why people can’t afford to buy them. We need to get serious about bringing down the cost of building homes in Ontario.

[Scott Aitchison @ScottAAitchison]

@Ouzomen11 @fordnation Punching down? I am a taxpayer too and I am encouraging people to get engaged on a serious issue - a huge risk with outcomes not as advertised.
I regularly talk about solutions - all over Canada.

[Scott Aitchison @ScottAAitchison]

Should the District of Muskoka spend $17 million of your taxes to open its own home factory? I don’t think so, and here’s why:

[Scott Aitchison @ScottAAitchison]

Visit here to sign the petition: https://t.co/asKPRD60na

[Ron Butler @ronmortgageguy]

🚨 YOUNG CANADIANS BETRAYED! 🇨🇦🏠

MP and Conservative Party Critic for Housing, Scott Aitchison joins the pod and exposes the failures of housing policies 🎙️🔥

[Scott Aitchison @ScottAAitchison]

Registration is officially open for the annual Scotty Charity Golf Tournament! ⛳️

Join us at beautiful Bigwin Island on September 16 for a great day on the course, all while supporting a great cause.

Whether you want to play, become a sponsor, or simply join us for dinner, there’s a spot for you. Head to the link in my bio to register today!

Hope to see you there!

[Scott Aitchison @ScottAAitchison]

Innovation isn’t just happening in Silicon Valley. It’s happening right here in Bracebridge.

I had the chance to meet with Rachel and Pasha from @skadicyberdefense and learn more about what they’re building. The product they’ve developed right here in Parry Sound—Muskoka is proof that Canada has all the ingredients to build world-class tech companies, but our entrepreneurs need a government that can move at the same pace.

Cutting through unnecessary bureaucracy and making funding and support more timely would give Canadian innovators more room to grow, create jobs and bring their ideas to the world.

[Scott Aitchison @ScottAAitchison]

https://t.co/TDXHBXJY4X

[Kelly DeRidder, MP @KellyDeRidderMP]

Too often, decisions are made by bureaucracy instead of by those who have lived through the challenges firsthand.

My colleague @ScottAAitchison spoke at committee about the importance of having people with lived experience at the table, because the best solutions start by listening to those who know the reality.

[Scott Aitchison @ScottAAitchison]

Had a great visit with the team at Eastcut in Trenton, Nova Scotia.

There’s no single solution to Canada’s housing crisis, but innovation like this has to be part of the answer. Our job in government should be to get obstacles out of the way so companies can do what they do best: build.

[Scott Aitchison @ScottAAitchison]

High-speed rail sounds great on paper, but before we create a new rail system to cover the Toronto to Quebec City corridor, how about fixing the one Canadians already rely on?

Spending billions on Alto won't solve VIA Rail's problems. It risks taking resources and riders away from a national network that's been neglected for decades, while asking taxpayers from across the country to foot the bill for both.

[Scott Aitchison @ScottAAitchison]

Canada has always been a country that welcomes people from around the world.

But a successful immigration system requires rules, balance and common sense. Illegal immigration is illegal, and legal immigration must be matched with our ability to build homes, deliver health care and support growing communities.

Justin Trudeau lost that balance. It's time to restore it.