Thank you.
There are many barriers, but the stigma is probably one that pervades all the other areas. So it's good to see that initiative and other initiatives that you may have going forward.
The other area that is of interest, of course, is your “housing first” model. I've always been of the view that if you have a roof over your head, a bed to sleep on, and food on your table, you can start tackling some of the other problems that are facing you. It's not a problem particular to one group; it's common to everyone. Your “housing first” model obviously focuses on providing a place to live. Having a job is another important aspect to give you the support or the structure you need to move forward.
I'd like to know, first, where you are in terms of your research and how far you have gone on the ground on this issue.
Secondly, and maybe you don't know yet until you've done your research, but how is the availability of housing stock? Is it more than just physical availability? Do we need to be looking at assisting by way of income supplements, in addition to housing stock, to provide a basis from which a person can start to work?
Maybe one of you can comment on that. I understand Vancouver is perhaps one of the places you're going to start.