If I understand correctly, the existing program was designed as the result of bilateral negotiations between the federal government and provincial governments, because of course regulation of rent is a provincial jurisdiction. This is a little outside of my area of expertise, but if I understand correctly, there are other avenues of support that the government has put in place for small businesses. It might be interesting to know whether those who are unable to receive the emergency rent assistance because of the conditions or circumstances you described are able to access the other small business supports, and if so, if there's some avenue there for providing some support.
