Member of Parliament Niki Ashton says she has taken the message to the House of Commons that there is a housing crisis in many communities in our region.  She says it’s a message she heard repeatedly in her recent visits throughout the riding and that is there is a shortage of housing, overcrowding in existing housing units, many existing houses are in poor shape often containing mold and it’s also increasingly clear that things are getting worse rather than better.  She says despite talk from the federal government waiting lists are increasing year after year.

Ashton says the time for talk is over, it’s time for action so she raised the issue in committee and Question Period pointing out that there are many communities trying to make a difference but what is lacking is leadership from the federal government so it’s time to act to end the housing crisis.