That would be really important, because in the Kenora district, 33.5% of children live in poverty. That's staggering. They're facing cuts of over 50%. North Bay DSSAB have been trying to create this integrated homelessness hub, yet their funding is scheduled to drop by 70%, so they would get by on $245,986. What are you going to buy with that? Nothing.
Can I go back to northern Ontario and tell our communities that they're not being left behind and that the funding is going to be bridged? They're being told right now to prepare for cuts, so they're having to make decisions now about walking away from programs that help the homeless.