Mr. Speaker, the Minister of Labour is in Quebec today announcing the funding of several projects for the homeless.
As part of the community action partnerships initiative, $56.7 million are allocated to Quebec. Last February, the Government of Canada signed an agreement with the government of Quebec for the purpose of providing communities with access to programs, services and measures to support their endeavours.
Homelessness is a problem that is cause for concern and must be dealt with urgently. I therefore salute the Government of Canada's commitment to supporting organizations that are involved in the daily struggle to help the homeless. Their contribution is indispensable to our society.
This initiative is one more example of the Government of Canada's desire to fight poverty in this country.
I would also like to take this opportunity to wish all Canadians health, happiness and, most importantly, peace, in the coming year.