What changes are needed to our housing programs to better use resources and improve access to affordable housing?
Changes could include modifications to the Affordable Housing Program or the simplification of housing and homelessness programs. Existing services for tenants must be better integrated into affordable housing. This could be achieved by creating a ‘tenant liason’ role, with a high staff to tenant ratio, to better connect tenants to services. Better integration of support services, health agencies, police services, and affordable housing could also occur at the Ministerial level. A provincial advocate for affordable housing would enhance focus on affordable housing issues and increase collaboration between different service providers. Stakeholders were asked how waiting lists could be improved. Prioritization could take precedence over ‘seniority’ on waiting lists; separate lists could be created for refurbished and new builds; better rental supplements would take pressure of existing waiting lists. Several changes at the community level would enhance safety and standards. Emphasizing c
