Filomena Tassi at the Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Committee

On December 8th, 2016. See this statement in context.

December 8th, 2016 / 9:45 a.m.

Liberal

Filomena Tassi Liberal Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas, ON

Thank you.

I know there are many great shelters for women. I represent Hamilton, and I know the YWCA there does some fabulous work for women. They have a variety of programs designed specifically for women.

I would like your comments with respect to whether the federal government needs to amplify these sorts of programs and how investing in shelters helps women's mental health. One of the frustrations is that the sustainability of funding seems to be a problem. Ms. Khalid and Dr. Stergiopoulos, could both of you comment on that?

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