A human rights-based approach continued from p.8 A key component of the strategy is the Canadian Housing Benefit, a $4 billion benefit to be launched in 2020. Once implemented, Oliver said the Canadian Housing Benefit would assist at least 300,000 families and provide an estimated average of $2,500 per year to each household recipient. "This human-rights-based approach to housing will deliver real results to citizens in Oakville and across Canada who are working hard to improve their quality of life," Oliver said. "As the representative of an area with a high cost of living, this strategy provides the framework that gives everyone in our community a fair chance to succeed," Oliver said. After spending 17 years on Oakville Town Council, Regional Councillor Jeff Knoll said there is no doubt poverty is an issue in the town, and it is something people need to acknowledge before there is resolution to it. "We cannot solve poverty without addressing that housing is an issue," added Knoll, who is also President of Halton Community Housing Corporation. Knoll was representing Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr, who was not able to attend Friday's announcement. The portable housing allowance, which was first developed in Halton, before being adopted by the Province, is an important part of a federal national housing strategy, Knoll added. "In my opinion, this is the future of social housing," Knoll said. Although there are no details on how much money will be allocated to Oakville or to Halton, Knoll said the announcement on the national housing strategy is a very positive first step and he is hopeful and optimistic. A national housing strategy is a very positive step forward, added Michelle Pommells, president and CEO of Home Suite Hope (HSH). Based in Oakville, HSH provides longterm housing to single parent families facing homelessness in Halton, beyond what is provided by emergency shelter facilities. "Until now, Canada was the only G7 country that did not have a national housing strategy," Pommells added. The strategy will help the most disadvantaged people, she added, and indicates the federal government is listening to the voices that say housing is a basic human right. And, she said all levels of government need to be involved, to make the plan work. "Providing safe, affordable and accessible housing opportunities is one of Regional Council's strategic priorities," said Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr, in a press release. "Between 2008 and the end of 2018, the Region will have created 1,648 new affordable or assisted housing opportunities in the community," Carr added. Head up & Foot Up Controls · Mattress Sold Separately. Find your perfect comfort position by adjusting the head or foot of the base up or down, allowing to read, watch TV, and work in bed with ease. Starting from Adjustable Base with Remote SALE WOW! BLACK FRIDAY 9 | Thursday November 30, 2017 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insidehalton.com $ 699 $999 TWIN XL Queen BLACK FRIDAY EXTENDED! FINAL WEEKEND! LIMITED QUANTITIES POCKET COIL GEL MEMORY FOAM 55% OFF SINCE 1978 EXCLUSIVE FOR · EverFeelTM Technology · Cool ActionTM Dual Effects® Gel Memory Foam · ComfortLast Foamcore with Ultimate Edge $ SINGLE MATTRESS · Reg. $700 319 DOUBLE MATTRESS ................$399 QUEEN MATTRESS ..................$469 KING MATTRESS ......................$599 iComfort SELECT · FIRM $ 649 SINGLE MATTRESS · Reg. $1599 DOUBLE MATTRESS ................$799 QUEEN MATTRESS ................. $899 KING MATTRESS .....................$1199 MILTON 238 Main Street, East · 905.878.4606 MISSISSAUGA 2150 Burnhamthorpe Road · 905.542.0481 HOURS: Monday - Wednesday 10am - 6pm · Thursday - Friday 10am - 8pm · Saturday 9am - 6pm · Sunday 11am - 5pm