Scott Aitchison at the Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Committee

On October 3rd, 2024. See this statement in context.

October 3rd, 2024 / 11:50 a.m.

Conservative

Scott Aitchison Conservative Parry Sound—Muskoka, ON

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

I want to say thank you to the witnesses for being here. My name is Scott Aitchison. I'm the member of Parliament for Parry Sound—Muskoka in Ontario. I'm wearing a light-grey suit with a light-blue shirt and a dark navy tie. I have very greying hair.

I have a question specifically about housing. This is for Amanda MacKenzie.

I'm sure you're familiar with OASIS, Ontario Agencies Supporting Individuals with Special Needs. They have reported that people with developmental disabilities across Ontario face wait times for affordable housing that are 10 times longer than the average for people in Ontario.

You spoke a little bit about the program that March of Dimes operates in renovating space. I wonder if you could speak to that issue more broadly, and not just for persons with developmental disabilities. Could you speak specifically about the wait times and about how long it takes for people to find attainable and accessible housing?

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