Thank you.
Mr. Chair, thank you for this opportunity to discuss our report on Housing in First Nations Communities, which was tabled in Parliament on March 19, 2024.
I want to begin by acknowledging that we are gathered on the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinabe people. This area is also known as Ottawa. I express my gratitude and respect to all indigenous peoples who have contributed to shaping and safeguarding the beautiful lands they call home throughout Canada.
Many people living in first nations communities do not have access to housing that is safe and in good condition. Overall—