I'm going to ask you about that.
You raised the issue of a head count and the trouble getting figures, particularly on women experiencing homelessness. I recently took part in a round table with people who receive services from SOS Dépannage back home in Granby. I was invited to speak with people who come looking for services. Many women explained that, when they finally decided to leave their homes, they were facing homelessness or needed to seek food assistance.
It's very difficult for those reasons. Some women may also try a form of hidden homelessness by staying with friends, for example. Some may even try to find housing in exchange for services. Older women have even indicated that sometimes, in order to have a bed and a place to stay, they had to agree to certain conditions, let's say.
How can the fact that a head count is difficult influence our analysis of real housing needs?
At the same round table, people also told me that the housing units that were being built—there are a lot of them being built in our area—did not meet their financial needs.
Can you answer me in less than 30 seconds?
