A private members bill from Bay of Quinte MP Neil Ellis aimed at ending veteran homelessness has failed to gain any momentum.
Bill M-225 failed to make it to a vote in the House of Commons before the government recessed for summer break.
Ellis says all hope isn’t lost as he will have an opportunity to bring it back.
The bill was seconded by Conservative and New Democrat MPs while being supported by numerous national and veteran homelessness organizations.
Bill M-225 stated that a plan to end homelessness should be prepared by the government and presented by next year and it could include a National Veterans Housing Benefit, similar to a successful veterans housing benefit in the United States.
Ellis says this is a big issue and a big issue in the Bay of Quinte, and is something that is solvable.
He says there are currently 3,000 – 5,000 homeless veterans across the country and Canada has the resources and experienced partners to solve the problem.
The bill was also supported by the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs.
