Thank you, Madam Chair.
Thank you again, Mr. Roebuck and Ms. Harris, for your remarks today.
This is my last round of questions. I'll turn to Ms. Griver.
In your opening remarks, you talked about shelters for women who are victims of violence. You're quite familiar with this matter.
Monday marked the start of the days of activism against gender‑based violence. I was tuning in to a report that focused on the crucial need for access to housing to help a victim break out of the cycle of violence, either as a preventive or reactive measure. If a woman can't find affordable social housing before ending a relationship, she won't be able to regain control of her situation. She needs housing. It's crucial. Housing costs make up the lion's share of any budget.
The lack of housing also undermines the system. Women in emergency shelters are ready to move on to second‑stage housing but must remain in the shelter given the lack of space. As a result, emergency shelters can't provide spaces to other women who may need them. We're currently discussing many issues, but we mustn't forget the need to invest in shelters along with social and community housing in general.
What are your thoughts on this topic?