It is not clear whether the program will be renewed or not. Decisions obviously have to be made. When the announcement comes late, or if the program continues but we are unsure of its status, adjustments are made. Sometimes this involves spending money quickly at the end of the year because there are funds left in the budgets. So we're constantly having to be flexible, when we could be planning much more effectively. We know the program ends in 2028. We therefore need to start discussing right now what will be put in place.
There may be aspects of Build Canada Homes that can address some of the challenges posed by the situation, but we're familiar with the Reaching Home program. It's a perfectly decent program, and people like it. There's still room for improvement. The agreements have been signed, so we know the money reaches the organizations quickly.
If the government wants to start a new initiative and choose something else, it needs to do so quickly. This is causing people some concern. They're wondering what they'll end up with, whereas the Reaching Home program primarily needs greater flexibility and predictability. In itself, this program has proven its worth.