Mr. Speaker, I wish to take a moment to congratulate Carolanne Leblanc, a woman who has been working very hard to set up a multi-service shelter in Mirabel.
The centre that she hopes to set up would support homeless people and other disadvantaged individuals, providing them with food, shelter and a place to wash up. This would be the first such place in Mirabel, which is larger in area than the city of Montreal.
We need to address all aspects of homelessness. Although homelessness and poverty are less obvious outside large urban centres, the needs are just as pressing in rural areas.
It is time to recognize those needs and support the organizations and stakeholders that are working so hard to provide front-line services.
I wish to thank Carolanne for her initiative and her efforts to get this centre off the ground. She has my admiration and full support.