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Human Resources committee  That's right, and as old construction, it takes a longer time, especially when you're working outside the modular space.

February 4th, 2021Committee meeting

Romy Bowers

Human Resources committee  I think I have one minute. As I mentioned previously, the RHI is a 100% contribution-based program, which creates a certain simplicity in terms of its implementation. In addition to that, we have relied on very strong partnerships with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.

February 4th, 2021Committee meeting

Romy Bowers

Human Resources committee  We don't know for certain yet because we have not made a final decision regarding the project stream, but for RHI as a whole, the projected unit count is 3,000, and it's our anticipation that it's going to be well in excess of that.

February 4th, 2021Committee meeting

Romy Bowers

Human Resources committee  We'll take these comments into consideration and provide a response. Thank you.

February 4th, 2021Committee meeting

Romy Bowers

Human Resources committee  I give you my most sincere apologies that your request has not been responded to. If you will give me a little bit of time, I will look into this to see if I can provide you with the information you requested.

February 4th, 2021Committee meeting

Romy Bowers

Human Resources committee  Yes, I certainly can. We view the rapid housing initiative as a response to the COVID crisis. The focus is on the rapid construction of housing. I think it's been mentioned that we anticipate that all projects will be completed within 12 months of funding. It's 100% contribution-based, and for this reason we were able to have a very streamlined application process.

February 4th, 2021Committee meeting

Romy Bowers

Human Resources committee  As I mentioned, we do have requirements as part of the funding conditions to ensure that the affordability requirements are met. We have an attestation process for people to report on this information on an annual basis. To the extent there is no compliance, we will—

February 4th, 2021Committee meeting

Romy Bowers

Human Resources committee  Yes. The affordability is for a 20-year duration. It's not just affordability, as there are a number of other criteria and conditions that we will be following up on as well.

February 4th, 2021Committee meeting

Romy Bowers

Human Resources committee  In terms of the design of the rapid housing initiative, it was purposely designed for the project stream to make sure that the application process would be as simple and streamlined as possible. We received a large number of applications from smaller non-profits, and also indigenous organizations, which would indicate that we have achieved some success in that streamlining process.

February 4th, 2021Committee meeting

Romy Bowers

Human Resources committee  Thank you. Bye.

February 4th, 2021Committee meeting

Romy Bowers

Human Resources committee  I'll have to get back to you on that question. Thank you.

February 4th, 2021Committee meeting

Romy Bowers

Human Resources committee  On the first point, thank you very much, Mr. Vis, for noting that there are data gaps in understanding homelessness. I think that's a very valid point. It's something that CMHC is willing to look into and invest in, into the future, in alleviating it. In terms of the applications under the project stream, we published a scoring grid that we are using to evaluate the projects.

February 4th, 2021Committee meeting

Romy Bowers

Human Resources committee  Yes. One of the things that we are—

February 4th, 2021Committee meeting

Romy Bowers

Human Resources committee  Yes, that's correct.

February 4th, 2021Committee meeting

Romy Bowers

Human Resources committee  One of the things I also wanted to mention was that we do have a host of other programs under the national housing strategy. If a proponent is not successful under the rapid housing initiative, our specialists will be in touch with them to offer other financing tools that may be useful for them in getting their projects off the ground.

February 4th, 2021Committee meeting

Romy Bowers