may not need as much square footage as staff may work from home and other buildings that may become available in the near future. Hopefully, they could and will be repurposed and transformed into affordable, suitable, accessible housing units and of course be close to services. This would clearly align with the 10 year plan and has always been a priority for HHAC. We would assume that any necessary supports would be available if necessary for adults, families, youth and Indigenous people.

HHAC will have this report and the VINK review on their Agenda for its September meeting.

Sincere thanks to our Housing Services department, VINK Consulting, the Shelter providers and all who answered the call for dialogue during this consultation process. I believe we have the footprint to move forward and improve the shelter system to meet the immediate needs of the homeless with the goal of acquiring permanent housing with supports if necessary.

On behalf of HHAC

Marina

Marina Clemens