Real Change: A New Plan For a Strong Middle Class (page 52)

" No person fleeing domestic violence should be left without a place to turn. To this end, Budget 2016 proposes to provide $89.9 million over two years, beginning in 2016–17, for the construction and renovation of shelters and transition houses for victims of family violence. While funding will be provided under the Investment in Affordable Housing initiative, provinces and territories will not be required to cost-match these investments. This unprecedented investment is expected to support the construction or renovation of over 3,000 shelters spaces over the next two years. " ("Growing the Middle Class" Budget 2016-2017)