Mr. Speaker, on Monday in the House, I asked the Conservative government if it planned to reverse its cuts to funding for the fight against homelessness. I was told that there had been no cuts.
Yesterday, when I met with the minister responsible for this file, I was told once again that there had been no cuts. However, in the Outaouais, the situation is very clear. Funding for organizations has been cut. For example, funding for Entraide familiale de l'Outaouais has been reduced by more than $14,000.
We have been told that budgeted amounts are being redistributed and that other moneys will be available soon. Homelessness must be addressed right now.
People who do not have a roof over their heads need help right now.
Community organizations working with the most vulnerable in the Outaouais are having trouble meeting their commitments right now.
The federal government must clarify the situation and honour its commitment to fund the fight against homelessness right now.