The funding for the urban, rural and northern indigenous housing strategy is existing funding, but the approach will be new. As indicated in the budget, Indigenous Services Canada was tasked with working with Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada to develop an approach that is truly tailored to the needs of members of indigenous communities in settings outside the community. That's the first thing, and I'm very encouraged. As I was telling my colleague, it's important to make very clear that all departments must consider the indigenous perspective in their work.
In addition, the process established through the new federal agency Build Canada Homes is open to indigenous communities. Under the process, they will be able to identify their own housing needs, and it will be possible to consider other types of housing, not just single-family dwellings.
