In our Métis communities there are a few social housing programs. The waiting lists for most of them are five to six years long. And housing is a major issue for Métis, especially Métis women.
I come from Alberta. Housing is actually at a crisis level. You couldn't buy a house if you had $1 million in the bank on most good days in Alberta, and I'm not kidding. Most two-bedroom apartments are $1,700 or $1,800 a month to rent. So when you look at our women, who are making $7 to $8 an hour in jobs, often the only way they possibly can afford to live is by risking their safety and the safety of their children by living with people who may not always live the quality of life you would want your children exposed to. And many families live together in homes so they can survive. It's not the best situation.