Niki Ashton says that the time is now to act on a housing crisis in our region.

Ashton recently brought up the subject in the House of Commons, and says the issue is something she heard repeatedly in recent visits throughout northern Manitoba.

She says that there is not only a shortage of housing, but that there is overcrowding in existing units and many of them are in poor shape.Our MP said that the time for action is now, as it is clear that things are getting worse.

Ashton concluded by saying that many communities are trying to make a difference, but the thing that is missing is leadership from the federal government.