Thank you, Mr. Gascoyne.
Mr. Watts, I would like to briefly discuss the issues surrounding homelessness.
You spoke about transitional housing programs. Over the next 10 years, $1 billion will be allocated to transitional and supportive housing.
We know that the homelessness crisis is often tied to housing affordability issues for 30% to 40% of homeless people across Canada. Moreover, we need to work closely with the provinces and municipalities. I gather that you agree that the federal government must play a role in providing support and leverage to get things moving in the right direction. Do you think that the federal government must play a role in addressing the issues surrounding homelessness?