You know, for the folks we work with, there are things that are really important. As I said earlier, they're not receiving adequate income. We need to absolutely prioritize a guaranteed livable income in this country. We also need to be building housing. When I talk to folks who are accessing charitable food, it's largely because they're spending the bulk of their money on housing. I think it was in 1993 that the Conservative government got the federal government out of building housing. In 1994 the Liberals kept us out of building housing. I think we really need to commit to building the type of affordable housing that folks need.
I also hear horrible stories about people having to split their medicine in half or go without taking the medicine they need. We also we need to prioritize ensuring that people have access to the medicines they need.
I would be remiss if I didn't add that we need a meaningful and concerted comprehensive plan to tackle racism in all of Canada's institutions, systems and public policies. Until we do that, racism will continue to bestow disproportionate harm on BIPOC communities.