We've been talking with our colleagues in the sector since the beginning of the pandemic. When you ask them, “What do women and gender-diverse people need right now?”, housing is right at the top of the list. Housing and access to an adequate income are really, really significant. Access to child care and access to transportation really come together to have an impact on whether or not someone is safe.
I guess it's really very much about considering what the social determinants of health are and making sure those things are all in place. They're necessary for women to be safe.
Absolutely, a leadership role on the part of the federal government on the national housing strategy is required.