Mahsi, Mr.

Speaker.

Homelessness is a diverse and challenging issue in the communities. We have certain departments that are looking after that area. There is a coordinated approach by my department, the Department of Education, Culture and Employment, the department of the Housing Corporation and the Department of Health and Social Services.

We do provide the funding to certain of the communities on an application basis. There are shelters in the larger communities: Side Door and also the Salvation Army, the YWCA, the Centre for Northern Families. Also, we provide some funding to some First Nations that do apply.

So there are avenues, but most of the coordinated approach falls under Ms. Lee’s department as a deputy is in charge of the program. That’s where the access is.