Mr. Speaker, the Conservatives are planning to unilaterally amend the homelessness partnering strategy, the HPS, to change its orientation. A unanimous motion by the National Assembly has denounced this change because it would ultimately result in funding cuts to many important homelessness initiatives that address diverse needs and realities.
In Sherbrooke, losing this funding would cost 16 to 18 social work jobs that are directly related to the HPS.
Can the minister confirm today that this change will not affect jobs that involve fighting homelessness in Quebec and Sherbrooke?