Thank you, Mr. Castonguay.
I'm also pleased with the new acquisition fund that was announced in the federal budget. We've been pushing for this for a long time, and we'll push for it to be more front and centre.
By way of comparison, it's as if the federal government put up the money for new public transit projects but contributed nothing to cover operating costs in subsequent years. Those costs would have to be borne by transit authorities. It's a bit like ponying up enough money to break ground and cut a ribbon, but contributing nothing to pay for challenges, renovations and maintenance five or 10 years down the line.
Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie has several housing co-ops, and people have a lot of trouble financing the work that has to be done 20 years later on the roof or the foundation, or for unforeseen things, so as to keep their co-op in good shape and maintain the tenants' quality of life. There's nothing left and there's no one left.
Do you think the federal government should invest more in ensuring the viability of non-market community, co-op and other types of housing?