A truly accessible home can mean the difference between independence and being forced to…

Mr. Gladstone I just wanted to ask you a question quickly here. So you had mentioned a carve-out meeting for Build Canada Homes for people with disabilities. I agree completely. I just learned about what true barrier-free is for disability and what portion of that do you think is required to ensure that they're supported through the Build Canada Homes program? Thank you. Well one of my recommendations is that all housing supported by Build Canada Homes be B3D and Fire Code compliant, which would mean that anyone who needs assistance barrier-free can access. Everything is visible and where higher needs are available that can be built in. The other issue that we're having in Ontario and spreading across the country is if homes are not built to that standard and three or more individuals are supported by one agency, they're being evicted by the fire marshal. So need better fire controls, dual stairways, larger elevators, etc. Which if they're built to get go, the extra cost is not significant, but that's something that Build Canada Homes insisted on. More homes would be available for those with any type of disability, specifically developmental disabilities. Thank you.