I wanted to talk about our proposal in relation to what is being done elsewhere.
Among other things, the Australian model provides a relocation fund for women leaving shelters. It is used to purchase household appliances and furniture so that victims can re-establish themselves. That's what's missing as well. Some provinces already offer it, but it isn't available everywhere. It could help and encourage women.
I'll now come back to your first question.
You've spoken a lot about the shortage of shelters. In most of our shelters, we can accommodate 12 women and children. The larger houses can accommodate 18 women and children. That's not a lot, given that they stay for two to three months. It's important to understand that there are many victims of intimate partner violence, and we're unable to meet the demand.
I mentioned the figures from SOS violence conjugale. For almost one request out of two, they are able to find a place somewhere in Quebec. In the meantime, we work with these victims and try to see whether they can stay with friends or family. However, while some are waiting to be admitted, others are added to the waiting list, so there is a shortage of shelters.
We talked about Montreal. More than one is needed because these are small houses, and the number of spaces is limited. Often, these were houses we purchased and tried to adapt. We need new construction to allow for larger spaces so that we can provide services and accommodate more women and children.