Kelly DeRidder

Thank you. Ms. Lloyd, thank you for sharing your story with the committee today. Sometimes it can be hard to come forward and share. I appreciate you so much for being here today. I'm going to start with you. You focus a lot on upstream supports for prevention, which are incredibly important for the prevention of homelessness. In a world where you could see these supports in a very true, [more]

Thank you so much. Mr. Thiessen, you spoke about how, really, healing sucks. I know healing sucks. You've cried for two hours. I've cried until my body ached to get through that healing. However, on the other side of that healing is a big, beautiful, happy, healed and healthy life. Although it sucks, what would you say to someone so they start their journey towards healing?

Thank you, Chair. Before I ask a couple of questions, I'd like to put a motion on notice for the committee. It reads: That, given that: homelessness, addiction and mental health challenges continue to have significant impacts on individuals, families and communities across Canada; communities across the country continue to experience rising homelessness, ongoing substance use harms and [more]

Thank you, Chair, for extending the time to speak. I want to start by thanking Mr. Miles and Mr. Thiessen. Thank you so much, gentlemen, for being here and sharing your stories. From one recovered addict to another, I know how hard it can be to come forward, but it's important to do so so that we can change lives in Canada. We've heard so much today about the importance of all parties coming [more]

Thank you.

Thank you. Mr. Gladstone, I want to ask you a quick question. You mentioned the need for a carve-out from Build Canada Homes for people with disabilities. I agree completely. I just learned about what true barrier-free is for those with disabilities. What portion of that do you think is required to ensure that they're supported through the Build Canada Homes program?

Thank you so much for everybody's time today. It was an incredibly impactful day. Thank you for being here.