Earlier this year, I introduced Bill C-304, a bill for a National Housing Strategy that will bring all levels of government together to enact a plan to increase safe, affordable housing across Canada. The Bill could be voted on as early as this fall. I’m encouraging everyone who supports this bill to download and sign my petition. Together, we can work to end homelessness and housing insecurity in Canada.

Libby

It is tragic to hear of the death of Marilyn Holsten, and I can believe her life was a “living hell” (The Province, August 26).

Her death is tragic because Marilyn was a real fighter and displayed incredible strength as she took on the eviction, and the federal medical marijuana program. MLA Jenny Kwan and I visited Marilyn and tried to get the provincial and federal governments to get better home support for her and approval for medical marijuana.

Ironically, we just got a copy of the letter from the federal health Minister today, saying she had been approved for the medical marijuana program, in late June. It is a telling story of our health care system, that Marilyn had to contend with so many obstacles and barriers, when she was so debilitated and just needed security and medical support.

I feel very saddened that her life ended this way.