Public Accounts committee  We have one definition of “affordability” under the national housing strategy. It is 30% of household income spent on housing. When it comes to the affordability requirement in our specific program, that is a function of, as the minister stated, whom we're supporting, as well as the way the program has been constructed between contributions and loans.

Public Accounts committee  We will provide that. The short answer is that it's part of the design of the program. It is a requirement.

Public Accounts committee  Thank you for the question, Mr. Chair. I think the question relates to the co-investment fund. I do want to say that the affordability level of this program is around 80% of the median market rent. At this point in time, this program is actually overachieving its affordability.

Public Accounts committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair, for the question. What we report in our “A place to call home” report is the amount that has been spent to date. The way we are reporting or accounting for these expenditures follows international accounting standards, which state that we need to recognize when the building has been completed and finished, and as we progress and advance the funds.

Public Accounts committee  Mr. Chair, I'll answer the question, if I may. The CMHC did produce a study indicating that we need 3.5 million units by 2030. We just launched the housing accelerator fund, which is designed to help build over 100,000 units. That was just announced. The national housing strategy has helped us build over 118,000 units.

Public Accounts committee  Mr. Chair, the housing accelerator fund will help build 100,000 housing units over five to seven years.

Human Resources committee  I'd like to point out that we have local teams working closely with the non-profits and with some organizations involved in our programs. Our service standards vary, depending on the program. It's true that for the rapid housing initiative, service is much faster and much more accessible to people in these communities, because these programs are 100% funded.

Human Resources committee  I'd like to point out that CMHC has always had local services. Our regional offices provide these services. Needless to say, they have grown over the years as the number of programs we run have increased. It's important for us to deal with the community. With respect to the 2020‑22 budget and what we are doing now to increase the number of affordable housing units, I'd like to point out that we expanded the rapid housing initiative.

Human Resources committee  I should specify that we're talking here about the number of individuals, in connection with our long-term agreements.

Human Resources committee  I'd like to mention that under the national housing strategy, we built 47,000 affordable housing units. We have therefore achieved 50% of our goal, and are at the midpoint of implementing the strategy. I'd also like to point out in connection with social housing units, that we have long-term agreements with the provinces and territories.

Health committee  I would have to provide this number by Wednesday—if that number is changing.

Health committee  We are estimating that there will be a 95% pickup on this program, so that is built into our current numbers.

Health committee  Extending the period will allow Canadians to get their income tax filed for this period, and allow Canadians to access this program for a longer period of time. Again, we believe there would be a 95% participation rate in this program, and our numbers—the 1.8 million—include everybody who would be eligible for this program.

Health committee  They were for 95%.

Health committee  Thank you for the question. The 95% was based on the overall population of the 1.8 million. Extending it would allow more people a chance to file their income taxes in due course.