Yeah, and the Member's correct, we are doing a review of the income assistance program. This is definitely something that is being looked at. I've had discussions with the Minister of Housing. I've had discussions with the department. Ultimately, it's a -- it might come down to who pays. You know, if we remove the requirement to be on the housing waitlist, it would likely cost the income assistance program significantly more money, millions of dollars more each year, but it's a way to free up units. So it is a discussion that is ongoing. Thank you.
R.J. Simpson on Consideration Of Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
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