Thank you, Chair.
Before I ask a couple of questions, I'd like to put a motion on notice for the committee. It reads:
That, given that:
homelessness, addiction and mental health challenges continue to have significant impacts on individuals, families and communities across Canada;
communities across the country continue to experience rising homelessness, ongoing substance use harms and increasing pressure on frontline services;
the current approaches have not delivered the outcomes Canadians deserve;
Canadians are demanding a renewed focus on prevention, early intervention, treatment, recovery, housing stability and community reintegration, with measurable outcomes that help individuals achieve long-term health, stability and independence; and
it is important that federal investments support measurable outcomes, accountability and access to services that help Canadians achieve long-term recovery, stability and independence;
the committee report to the House its recommendation that the Government of Canada:
evaluate whether current approaches are achieving their intended outcomes and prioritize investments that demonstrate measurable results in treatment, recovery, housing stability, and long-term independence; and
administer existing federal initiatives and funding commitments in a way that prioritizes:
stronger access to treatment, recovery and mental health supports;
expanded access to stable housing options, including transitional and supportive housing where appropriate;
prevention and early interventions that reduce the risk of homelessness and substance use harms;
measurable outcomes, accountability and long-term support for individuals seeking stability, recovery and independence; and
collaboration among federal, provincial, territorial, municipal, indigenous and community partners to improve outcomes for Canadians affected by homelessness, addiction and related social challenges.
Thank you, Chair.