Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My staff have just recently, as of February 7th, met with the shelter network and have -- you know, have reported to me that the shelter network has used this funding to have face-to-face meetings, multiple face-to-face meetings throughout the year. In recent discussion with the shelter network, the staff have confirmed that the biggest gap by the loss of this funding is around these in-person meetings. I understand that it's not ideal for face-to-face meetings. You know, we have a huge geographic territory, and the cost of moving people around in the territory has become significant. And so trauma informed training can be appropriate for virtual environments, but the department is also committed to working with -- you know, to supporting the networks to find ways for them to support each other in their communities, within their own networks, within the community networks. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Lesa Semmler on Question 511-20(1): Shelter Network Funding and Training
In the Legislative Assembly on February 13th, 2025. See this statement in context.
Question 511-20(1): Shelter Network Funding and Training
Oral Questions
February 13th, 2025
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