I think that's the most important thing that we have to do. As you said, it's not just new Canadians. It's not just newcomers. Everyone struggles with housing.
Our organization serves newcomers. That's why I'm bringing the newcomer perspective. Given that, in housing, there's a shortage of housing and huge competition for affordable housing, so newcomers just don't have a chance. If you don't have the credit history and you don't have the references, how can you even get a rental? You can't.
We hear the stories, as you mentioned. We just met with Covenant House last week, and 50% of occupants in the shelters are newcomers these days. We hear of newcomers who can't find housing, so they stay with friends. It's a few nights with one friend and a few nights with another friend. There are mosques and faith-based groups that create temporary housing to house people, but people are underhoused.
Again, when looking at the newcomer perspective.... This is a country that really depends on immigration, and we want to be able to attract people. We can't take it for granted that we will remain the destination of choice. If people come and they are not able to find affordable housing and are not able to make a living and find meaningful and skills-commensurate jobs, they will stop coming.