Madam Speaker, the second petition is signed by religious leaders from St. John's and Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as citizens of Nova Scotia.
The petitioners call for swift passage of Bill C-304 put forward by the member for Vancouver East.
Bill C-304 would mandate the government to create a national housing strategy that would, in consultation with first nations, harmonize the work of all levels of government to ensure secure, adequate, accessible and affordable housing for all Canadians.
The petitioners call for an increased federal role in housing through investments in not-for-profit housing, housing for the homeless, access to housing for those with different needs, including seniors and persons with disabilities, and sustainable and environmentally sound design standards.
They ask that Parliament pass the bill when it returns to the House in the fall, a bill to address the ongoing crisis in our country.
Both the petitioners and I look forward to the government's response.