Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I'd also like to thank the witnesses for joining our important meeting today. I'm really struck by their knowledge and expertise.
My first question, Mr. Chair, through you, is for Ms. Pfoh.
First, I want to thank you and AHMA for the work that's been done on the thoughtful urban, indigenous and northern housing strategy. Last week, we heard from officials at CMHC that a specialized committee was established to assist indigenous groups in accessing the national housing strategy programs.
In your recommendations, you mentioned that a fourth stream should be established for indigenous people living in urban, rural and northern settings. You also mentioned in your opening remarks that 80% of indigenous peoples are not connected to their traditional communities and not covered by distinctions-based programming.
I was hoping that you could share with this committee where you see the gaps in the national housing strategy that are not being filled and why it's important to have culturally appropriate and indigenous-led housing solutions.