Finance committee  In terms of the FCM request, their precise recommendations are a bit different from ours, but I think overall we both support the notion of increasing supply. Whether that would be owned and operated by the municipality through a municipal housing authority such as, for example,

Finance committee  We represent a very small number. In terms of social housing, the private sector is relatively small. There may be a small handful, but for the most part it's the non-profit.

Finance committee  As has been pointed out several times by many speakers, the marketplace is different and costs are different depending on the system. I think overall social housing costs are in line with those in the private market, with the exception that, of course, the purpose of social housi

Finance committee  Thank you. Before I answer, I want to say, on behalf of CHRA, that our hearts and prayers go out to the victims of the Quebec situation yesterday. You raised a number of excellent points, and we would agree with what you've said. One of the things we were very heartened to see

Finance committee  We agree with two of the ideas you just mentioned. We've talked directly with CMHC about the fact that within the operating agreement framework in some cases there are very extreme restrictions on innovative delivery of service and on transformation of operating agreement models.

Finance committee  Yes. I will answer in English. On the general question of the need for better and more data, and more and better research within the housing spectrum, I think your questions really underscore the need for a dedicated body, a dedicated forum, whereby greater demands for data and

Finance committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair, for the opportunity to speak to the committee today to discuss home ownership in Canada. As many of you may know, the Canadian Housing and Renewal Association represents the interests of the social, affordable, and non-profit housing sector in Canada. When

Finance committee  Sure, and if I may say so, Mr. Chair, we fully agree. One of our three key asks was to look at 100,000 new social housing units across Canada to meet the growing needs. Let's face it. All you have to do is read the paper any day of the week and you can see what's happening with

Finance committee  Thank you for the question. Absolutely. We know that the government, in its budgetary plan that is coming out in a few weeks, is going to be looking at a short-term investment plan primarily focused on stimulus programs, shovel-worthy projects, possibly green, etc. However, in

Finance committee  That's been a really key and interesting question for a lot of municipalities in Canada: how to essentially incent or entice private developers to include an element of social housing within private builds. Clearly, the rental market has been somewhat on the decline. There's no

Finance committee  Mr. Chair, we're ready to go. There are no shortages of projects across the country that are shovel-worthy. There would be no shortage of projects that could have an energy efficiency or some sustainability angle to them. The needs are great out there, so absolutely, we're ready

Finance committee  Mr. Chair, the ask regarding renewal and rehabilitation of existing stock is approximately $1.7 billion per year. The ask regarding the 100,000 new homes is approximately $1.5 billion per year. What we call sector transformation or sector innovation to diversify, sort of a post-o

Finance committee  At present the government funds through its operating agreements approximately $1.6 billion in social housing. As we've talked about, those agreements are set to expire over the next 20-some years. Rather than see that money disappear, we're asking for a continuation and reinves

Finance committee  Mr. Chair, it would be important to note there's no one standard operating agreement. There's no template agreement. Every operating agreement has a different approach and a different mix of what is covered. To your point earlier, you are correct in saying that essentially agree

Finance committee  Principally co-op housing, but there is somewhat of a mix. The vast majority of those 800 are co-ops, yes.