The purpose of this enactment is to respect the dignity and worth of all women, children and men in Canada by protecting their human rights through the provision of adequate, accessible and affordable housing and security in its enjoyment. This to be achieved by financial policies and by the establishment of a national housing strategy and programs to effect it. The program must ensure the supply of such housing to those who cannot otherwise afford it as soon as possible and as a legally enforceable right from January 1, 2003. The Minister of Public Works and Government Services is required to convene a conference of the three levels of government and community representatives within 180 days to develop and plan the national housing strategy and programs and to report to Parliament on the conference within a further 180 days.