Whatever you say, it's music to my ears, Ms. Whitzman.
I'm an MP from the Eastern Townships, and I want to point out that co-operative housing buildings in the Eastern Townships are recognized and serve as models. In fact, I'd like to acknowledge the executive director of their federation, Mr. Guillaume Brien.
I talked about Racine earlier and said the mayor would like to have more information about Build Canada Homes. There's a wonderful seniors' home in Racine, a housing co-operative called La Brunante. It even went to the World Health Organization to show how this co-operative housing model for seniors can have a significant impact on seniors' health, both mental or physical. Thank you for allowing me to tip my hat to them.
Speaking of seniors, something else you said is music to my ears. You said seniors' fixed incomes is such they can't afford adequate housing. I know this goes beyond the bill, but it's a reality. Housing for seniors and food are the two things that were hit the hardest by inflation in recent years. Meanwhile, fixed incomes and pensions haven't kept up. That's why we talk about fixed incomes. We talk about housing, but I'd like to hear your thoughts on reviewing the income model for seniors, and ensuring pensions are better adapted to the current reality of the housing market.
For example, the old age security pension of those between 65 years of age and 74 years of age who need housing hasn't increased. It was only increased for those 75 or older. I thought one could find housing at 65 and not have to wait until they were 75 years old.