The sight of a homeless person struggling to survive on our streets in Peel Region, which encompasses Brampton, Mississauga, and Caledon, is a heartbreaking and pervasive issue that cannot be ignored any longer. Our area is failing to meet the dire need for shelter and the cost of temporarily housing our homeless population in hotels has grown exorbitantly. The data directly from Peel Region itself confirms our inability to offer stable, long-term accommodation for these vulnerable citizens. This problem is not only a social crisis, it is deeply personal to me and many others who witness the consequences of homelessness in our community daily. The time for change is now. We must implore our government to recognize the magnitude of this issue and take decisive action. More funding and resources must be allocated to expand our shelter capacity and establish enduring housing solutions. Join me today in demanding better for our homeless community within the Peel Region. Please, sign this petition today. Help us make a difference.