Thank you for the question. I would have a few comments on that. First, I think it's important to note that the Parliamentary Budget Officer did indicate that on the capital side the funding was there. I think that's an important part of that report.
What I would say is that we have put a lot of emphasis on operations and maintenance, because in order to ensure the long-term sustainability of these water infrastructure systems, that O and M is absolutely fundamental. The shift we made was that we actually moved to an industry standard of how we did the O and M formula. What actual asset is being purchased? What equipment is linked to it? What are some of the factors, like remoteness or proximity to a city, that determine what the appropriate O and M cost is? I would say that a lot of these changes have led to, I think, better supports with 100% funding that is actually more accurate to the asset of a particular community.
I would also say that we have built in some flexibility. If there is a particular asset that falls above the formula base that we have indicated, there is flexibility for us to work with the community and adjust that formula to give them the funding they require.
On the results themselves, we have enormous activity in the department around infrastructure at large and assets, whether it's education, health or water. We have definitely put an emphasis on tracking the results of the long-term drinking water advisories that exist, the 34, but it is not unique to that. In terms of results, we have an action plan for every single community that is on a long-term and short-term drinking water advisory. Beyond that, through the work with communities on their broader infrastructure needs, we are tracking it. What does the community prioritize in terms of their infrastructure needs, and then how do we track builds, completions and homes? I think there is a more rigorous process around results and indicators.
Particular to the water advisory, for every single one of them that exists, we have an analysis of engagement with the community and the work that's being done, some of the short-term measures to address some of the urgent needs, and what the long-term plan is.