It's an interesting idea; again, it's not an area of my expertise, but it's one that deserves inquiry. I think what we need to be cautious about--and I'm speaking extemporaneously here--is this funding we're talking about. We want to make sure it's reaching people with mental health and addictions conditions, and that the applications from existing sources do not take away from the purposes of those funding sources as well, in terms of where they're directed. We know we need access to affordable housing in Canada generally; we, of course, are arguing the case that this has to be directed into this particular population.
On October 3rd, 2006. See this statement in context.