Thank you, Mr. Chair.
It is no secret, as you noted, that poverty and housing are closely connected. Access to decent social housing could alleviate some of the poverty experienced by women. The same can be said for members of Arab and Jewish communities across Canada.
Aside from one investment of $1 billion, no new money has been invested in social housing in Canada since 1993. A small amount of money has been invested in housing for seniors and persons with disabilities. That's all well and good, but there has been nothing for families, single women, immigrants or persons in distress.
Ms. Wybrow, what role do you see the government playing in the area of social housing for women?