Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I would like to welcome all the witnesses, and I sincerely thank them for their testimony.
Ms. Laflamme, could you explain to the members of the committee the difference between affordable housing and social housing? Then, could you explain to us again the suggestions for measures that could be implemented by the federal government?
You mentioned a contingency fund where grants could be administered by CMHC. You also talked about the importance of refinancing social housing; you gave the example of the 300 shuttered units in Montreal. You also mentioned the rent supplement.
Please explain the difference between affordable and social housing and then the measures you are recommending.