I appreciate that. In Fredericton we are going through the same process. Bear in mind that municipalities are working with 8¢ out of every dollar; that's what we run our municipalities on, which is becoming increasingly difficult. With respect to housing, in many places it's not legislated, but it is indeed moral, and I would suggest almost a human right, Mr. Chairman, that people have housing. It's very predictable to us. As we see what is happening, without that federal funding where would it lie? It's a Canadian responsibility, not just a municipal responsibility, and with 8¢, I hardly think that we have enough left over for practically anything, despite what we're trying to do now.
On November 19th, 2013. See this statement in context.