Chad Collins at the Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Committee

On November 2nd, 2022. See this statement in context.

November 2nd, 2022 / 4:50 p.m.

Liberal

Chad Collins Liberal Hamilton East—Stoney Creek, ON

Thanks, Mr. Chair.

Thank you to both of the witnesses for their attendance today and for providing testimony.

First, can I start with Mr. Neven?

Jeff, welcome to the committee. As a former city councillor and past president of CityHousing Hamilton, I know that many of our tenants who are on ODSP and receive it as a support payment struggled over the years to just cope and to purchase the necessities of life.

Can you briefly share with the committee what challenges your tenants would face currently with the disability support payment that they receive from the Province of Ontario? Can you expand upon the housing component, as you referenced in your opening?

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