OTTAWA – Members of Parliament returned to the House of Commons on Monday — the first day of what’s expected to be a busy fall session.

Here is a look at five key moments from what MPs refer to as their first day back at school.

Housing, immigration top of mind at question period

Housing, immigration, crime and the cost of living were the hot topics in question period.

Conservative critic Scott Aitchison led the charge on the housing file, calling Build Canada Homes another level of federal bureaucracy. Aitchison blamed the slowdown in building starts on federal taxes and red tape driving up the cost of construction.

Federal Housing Minister Gregor Robertson said in response that the Liberals are partnering with the private sector and various levels of government to deliver affordable

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