CMHC Update
OFNTSC Meeting
October 25, 2012
The Ontario Aboriginal Housing Centre
Centre
Manager
Program
Delivery
Program
Administration
Capacity
Development
Program Delivery Update
Section 95 12/13 Expression of Interest (EOI) Summary
 Deadline for applications was April 12, 2012
 46 EOI’s received
28 from the north – 251 units requested
18 from the south – 115 units requested
366 units requested in total
Just over $60 million in total capital funding was requested
 16 EOI’s rejected
10 not eligible for Ministerial Loan Guarantee (MLG) per AANDC
5 rejected by CMHC , 4 due to operational concerns, 1 due to past incomplete Section 95 project(s)
1 rejected due to an incomplete EOI application package
 5 EOI’s conditionally accepted by CMHC (waiting list if o/s Final Capital
Cost Audit received in a timely manner)
Program Delivery Update
Section 95 Continued
 Conditional funding allocation, rejection and waiting list letters sent to
FN’s August 2, 2012
 Based on a 60% north and 40% south budget allocation split:
 8 conditional allocations in the south (43 units)
 6 conditional allocations in the north (36 units)
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I recent decline in the north will be re-allocated down north waiting list
 Expect to produce approx 79-80 units with 20.19M Lifetime Subsidy
budget
 Just received new interest rates – will result in a few additional
Section 95 units
 At Oct 17,2012, there were 21 accounts suspended for Outstanding
Final Capital Cost (FCC) Audits
Program Delivery Update
Section 95 Active Projects
 Post CEAP, our team has been able to focus on following up on and
closing out outstanding projects. At Sept 28, 2012:
 51 active projects with 37 First Nation’s
 354 units in total
Note: Projects approved by CMHC that have not reached 100 %
completion
Program Delivery Update
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18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
16: Progressing well
18: Have reached IAD
17: Have not started
construction
Active Section 95 Project Info as at September 28, 2012
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Program Delivery Update
Maximum Unit Prices (MUP’s)
 Ontario MUP’s have been reviewed and increased in light of
increased constructions costs and upcoming changes to the
National Building Code (NBC)
Operating Cost Benchmarks (OCB’s)
 Program Administration completed a comprehensive OCB
review
 No changes to OCB’s for 2012-2013.
Program Delivery Update
RRAP (Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program)
 Expect to produce approx 205 units/projects with $3.2M budget this
fiscal
 Deadline for applications was October 12, 2012
 Still some RRAP budget available. Priority to those that can start and
complete work before March 31, 2013
RRAP, Mold and Aboriginal Capacity Development
 Two RRAP projects with units that have moisture (aka mold) issues
 Training being provided on mold remediation and better building
practices to help build FN capacity while also renovating these two units
Program Delivery Update
SEP Reno (Shelter Enhancement Program)
 Conditional allocation letters sent out August 28, 2012 to 4
Shelters
 3 of 4 Shelters have now received final approval letters
Total final allocations expected to be just over $250,000
HASI (Home Adaptations for Seniors Independence)
 Small budget of just over $58,000
 $45,500 in approvals for 13 units at Oct 10, 2012
 Expect to take up full budget this year
Program Delivery Update
Renovation Programs
Issue
 It’s been a slow year to-date in getting projects completed
At Oct 10, 2012 – we had 226 units and $2.8M in outstanding Reno
projects (not including 12/13 approvals)
 We will be increasing follow-up with RRAP agents and First Nations to
help us track progress on each project more closely
 May be looking at completing progress inspections on some projects to
gauge progress. If you have progress inspections for any of your projects,
please submit them as soon as possible
Some older projects may get cancelled if there are no signs of progress
soon
Program Delivery Contacts
Contact
Office
Phone Number
Craig Brown – Senior Advisor
Toronto
(416) 218-3481
Lise Gagnon – Advisor
Sudbury
(705) 523-2919
Tim Young – Advisor
Sudbury
(705) 523-2924
Mervin Spence – Advisor
Thunder Bay
(807) 343-2017
Gayle Dorey – RRAP, HASI, SEP
Administrator
Toronto
(416) 250-2773
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Program Administration Update
Audited Financial Statements (2011-2012 Fiscal)
 CMHC administers Section 95 projects with 101 First Nations in
Ontario
 Audited Financial Statements are due July 31, 2012
 To date there are still 35 communities that still have not submitted
their Audited Financial Statements
 Reminder letters were sent out by Advisors reminding communities
that if the Audited Financial Statements were not received by
September 14, 2012 subsidy would be suspended effective October
1, 2012.
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Program Administration Update
Client Visits
 In 2012, 31 First Nations are scheduled for client visits
 All client visits are scheduled to be completed by the end of
September including all reports outlining CMHC’s findings
 Currently only 3 communities still have outstanding CV’s to be
completed.
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Program Administration Update
What does CMHC look at in Client Visits?
 Governance structure – separation of duties and signing - look at
cheque signing, disbursements, receipts
 Record keeping – are there tenant files, are there maintenance
files?
 Operational practices – is there annual inspections on units, does
regular maintenance take place?
 Housing policies – are they in place? Are they enforced?
 Financial operations – are rents being charged, are tenants
declaring income to receive subsidies, is there budget planning with
the finance department?
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Program Administration – CV’s cont.
Why is this important?
 Strong practices enable housing to remain viable and also can
provide long term affordable housing
 Units not only need to be built well, they need to be managed and
maintained well – they are a valuable asset to the community that if
managed well can provide safe, secure and affordable housing over
the long run.
What are we seeing?
 Some communities do not charge rent – poor revenue stream with
an associated debt to pay (mortgage and operating costs) can lead
to deficits or borrowing from other operations.
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Program Administration – CV’s cont.
 It has been noted that some communities do not carry out regular
maintenance on their units – no maintenance files are evident and
no tracking of work or cost of repair work on each unit
 It has been noted that many communities are not setting aside the
required reserves to ensure funds are available for future capital
replacements. This can result in a need to borrow from other
sources
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Program Administration Update
Physical Condition Reviews (PCR’s)
 41 First Nations are scheduled to have PCR’s completed this
calendar year
 As of October 19, 2012 - 16 First Nation communities have had their
inspections completed and entered into our PCR database. 25
communities still remain outstanding
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Program Administration – PCR’s
cont
 PCR’s look at how the buildings are being maintained – the annual
maintenance process which can feed into the communities
budgeting process for expenses
 Once the inspections are completed, the reports will be forwarded to
clients for their review
 PCR reports are intended to identify any health and safety items &
CMHC looks to the community to provide a plan to correct these
issues as soon as possible. If units are showing signs of premature
wear, CMHC can review and help to set up improved maintenance
practices.
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Program Administration Contacts
Contact
Office
Phone Number
Trim Kianieff – Senior Advisor
Toronto
(416) 250-3202
Rysleah Price – Advisor
Toronto
(416) 250-3230
Frank Horn – Advisor
Toronto
(416) 250-3210
Priscilla Prias-Molina
Toronto
(416) 218-3353
Rock Wang – Advisor
Toronto
(416) 250-3253
Brad Anderson – Advisor
Thunder Bay
(807) 343-2015
Susan Bjorn – Advisor
Thunder Bay
(807) 343-2033
Denise Guitard – Advisor
Thunder Bay
(807)343-2036
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Aboriginal Capacity Development
 Overall, our training is focused around three key pillars:
1.
2.
3.
Housing Quality (HQI)
Housing Management (HMI)
Homeownership (FNHS)
 Our staff also provide one-on-one training with First Nations to help
them understand our programs, Section 95 Operating Agreements
and sound property management practices
 Currently a busy time for training sessions within the region
Upcoming Training Sessions
Date
Session
Location
October 17- 19
Better Builder Series
Mississauga First Nation
October 24-25
Housing Challenges & Responses
Onigaming First Nation
November 5-6
Section 95 Financial Planning
Munsee-Delaware First
Nation
November 8-9
Section 95 Financial Planning
Wazhusk Onigum First Nation
November 5-9
Basic Home Maintenance, Lets Clear
the Air, Mold Remediation.
North Spirit First Nation
November 13-15
HRV install
Ochiichawe`babiaining First
Nation
November 16
Basic Home Maintenance
Naicatchewenin First Nation
*Note all dates subject to change
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Upcoming Training Sessions Cont.
Date
Session
Location
November 10-11
Housing Maintenance Planning
Fort Frances / Kenora TBC
November 13-14
Housing Maintenance Planning
Timmins
November TBC
Basic Home Maintenance
Keewaywin First Nation
November TBC
Basic Home Maintenance
Deer Lake First Nation
November TBC
HRV install
Fort Severn First Nation
November TBC
Section 95 Financial Management
Grassy Narrows First Nation
November TBC
Housing Maintenance Planning
London
November TBC
Section 95 Financial Management
Kasabonika Lake First Nation
*Note all dates subject to change
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Other Training Sessions CMHC can offer...
 Arrears Management
 Introduction to Ventilation Systems
 First Nations & Inspecting Existing Dwellings
 Developing a Community Housing Policy
 Housing Committees that Work
 Community Housing Options
 Property Maintenance Planning and Management
 Introduction to IAQ & Mold for Leadership or Occupants
 Housing Policy Says
Capacity Development Resource
Allocations
Development Focus 2012: Courses Delivered and Planned
Maintenance
planning
7%
Housing
Management
5%
Financial
Management
26%
HQI (Physical
Condition)
31%
Mold
31%
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Capacity Development Update
The Stories of our Houses Initiative:
• Three First Nations are once again being profiled to capture
housing success stories
•Wikwemikong, Saugeen, Moose Cree last year
•Batchewana, Kasabonika Lake and Couchiching this year
The Objective:
To celebrate and share promising approaches to First Nation
housing and to encourage First Nations to learn from each other.
Capacity Development Contacts
James Danielson – Senior Advisor
Thunder Bay Office
Tel: (807) 343-2009
Fax: (807) 345-0696
Email: jdaniels@cmhc.ca
Jean-Louis Charette – Advisor
Thunder Bay Office
Tel: (807) 343-2019
Fax: (807) 345-0696
Email: jcharett@cmhc.ca
Joann Santi - Administrator
Sudbury Office
Tel: (705) 523-2927
Fax: (705) 522-5700
Email: jsanti@cmhc.ca
Moving Forward
New Directions for 2013
 Internally within our region, likely moving closer to a full service
client model
 CMHC will be seeking action plans from First Nations to identify how
and when some major operational issues will be resolved (for
example, how and when an underfunded Replacement Reserve will
get funded)
 Possibility that there will be national eligibility criteria used to
determine if First Nations are eligible for new Section 95 funding
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Thank You
Questions?
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