Thank you very much, Chair.
I want to take the opportunity to thank our witnesses here today. Those who have served receive a special thanks.
I'm happy that we're here today trying to help our veterans transition and move on in their lives.
I've had the opportunity—I know I'm new to this committee—to read “A Seamless Transition to Civilian Life For All Veterans: It's Time For Action”. They did the same kind of study in 2018. I'm curious to know some of the recommendations and some of the responses that came through at that time, where we are today and how it's moving forward. I'm glad to hear about the transition group in 2024. It's been six years, pretty much.
The government launched Canada's first-ever national housing strategy in November 2017—this is in the study—recognizing that housing is a key aspect of building an inclusive society and providing economic security for all Canadians and those in the military.
We have had many people reach out to my office—and, I know, to other members' offices—who are homeless at this particular moment in time. I'm wondering what exactly the government is doing to help those individuals ASAP, and how many veterans are homeless, if you have a number.