Human Resources committee  Of course.

Human Resources committee  Included in the budget was $30 million for federally administered co-ops to continue to provide income support for those residents who were receiving rent subsidies. We believe, based on our research, that's more than sufficient for the next two years. That bridges us to a natio

Human Resources committee  Yes.

Human Resources committee  For the already expired, there's about 100,000 units in Canada that have already expired and come off operating agreements. Those are being supported effectively, Mr. Chair, through the investment in affordable housing. We provide $280 million a year, which has now been doubled.

Human Resources committee  We are funding it—

Human Resources committee  —within four parameters. One of those four parameters is that provinces have to report to us on the use of that money. One of the correct uses of that money is rent subsidization. It's about 23% over the last number of years of the investment in affordable housing program that ha

Human Resources committee  Yes, so let me elaborate, if I may. The $30 million, again, has been set aside for federally administered programs that are coming off operating agreements. In addition to that, we're communicating to our provincial and territorial partners our expectation that they will make us

Human Resources committee  Chair, may I elaborate on a prior question to Monsieur Robillard?

Human Resources committee  I responded with respect to affordable housing units. I am sorry. You asked me a question about buying a house. The CMHC provides first time homebuyers— mortgage loan insurance, and we provide that across the country. About two-thirds of our business, Chair, is to first-time

Human Resources committee  Thank you for your question. If I may, I am going to answer in English.

Human Resources committee  Right now, in the province of Quebec our affordable housing policies are administered through the Société d'habitation du Québec, our partner. They would have a range of programs available to young families, as well as to any families, indeed, or to Canadians who are in need of a

Human Resources committee  I am prepared to make an opening statement, Mr. Chair, if you'd like me to.

Human Resources committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair. It is a pleasure to be here. As the deputy minister mentioned, I am joined by my colleague Brian Naish, chief financial officer. Some members are new to the committee and to CMHC, so I thought I would take this opportunity to provide a brief overview of t

Human Resources committee  I'll reply directly by answering that, yes, we will be participating in consultations as part of the national housing strategy that Minister Duclos responded on. We will also be doing so in the context of consultations with first nations among ourselves, our colleagues at Employm

Human Resources committee  That's right, in most cases.