Thank you very much, Ms. Singh.
I may revisit this during the second round of questions, but since I only have one minute left, I'd really like to talk about the importance of having a continuum of services.
Even with a magic wand, we wouldn't be able to solve the problem with the shelter situation. As Ms. Fiddes said, what's needed first and foremost is greater economic empowerment for women. That's the starting point.
Next, we clearly need shelter beds—and we need them at the right time. Yes, we need emergency shelter beds, but we have to think about the second stage and the stages that follow. I'm thinking specifically of supportive housing. It also requires a justice system that is prepared to support victims, provide help with children and offer income assistance. In short, there must be a continuum of services.
Ms. Fiddes, what can we do upstream to improve women's economic empowerment?
