Human Resources committee  I think it should be allowed.

Human Resources committee  Certainly, thank you. The national housing strategy, as I mentioned and as Mr. Duclos mentioned, covers the whole continuum of housing. As part of our consultation process, we're obviously collaborating closely with our provinces and territories, our partners, as well as others.

Human Resources committee  Sorry?

Human Resources committee  Yes. We have some parameters. Obviously, it will have to be demonstrated that it's going to increase rental housing in a particular area. We'll also be looking at certain measures for affordability, although it is not what is called a “deep subsidy” program. It's really to increa

Human Resources committee  It's a lending initiative. It's lending at a low cost.

Human Resources committee  If they make an application, we will review the application, and depending on where they are in process, yes.

Human Resources committee  That's correct.

Human Resources committee  Yes. We'll have a call for applications, and people will submit it through our organization.

Human Resources committee  As my colleague mentioned, the national housing strategy consultation is all about determining whether there are new and innovative ways of delivering housing in Canada. As the minister mentioned, it ranges from homelessness all the way to market housing. It's going through all t

Human Resources committee  As Minister Duclos mentioned, there are a lot of variables that affect poverty, whether they be education, health, or housing, which is a key component of it. Indeed, affordability of housing in an issue in a lot of Canadian cities. The innovation fund is meant to stimulate the