Mr. Speaker, I share the concern of the member opposite for social justice.
First, I would like to thank my colleague opposite. Personally and professionally, I have invested a lot of time in helping those less fortunate, here in Canada and abroad.
Like my colleague, I was very interested in what this budget proposed to do for less fortunate men and women, particularly the homeless.
I believe that this budget strikes an excellent balance between the needs of the homeless and the importance of economic stimulation. For example, according to page 124 of the English version of the economic action plan, the government will invest $1 billion over two years in renovating social housing. This kind of measure will promote cooperation between the federal government and its provincial and territorial partners.
This measure will also encourage more effective—