Marc Leblanc

Engage with the federal government, including through Build Canada Homes, CMHC and as part of the National Housing Strategy, to address the growing supportive housing needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Ontario and Canada. Advocate for innovative housing and financing models that support inclusive, mixed-use communities integrating affordable housing, support services, and community amenities, while advancing accessibility, inclusion, and long-term affordability within Canada's broader housing strategy. Expand the discussion about supports for people within the developmental services sector to include dual diagnoses and the intersection with mental health. Early Learning & Childcare Plan – increased supports for families with a child with special needs, inclusion in the financial commitment for accessible spaces. Canada Disability Benefit – consult with government officials to develop concrete actions to help reduce poverty & create opportunities for meaningful employment for people with intellectual disabilities. Advocate for the inclusion of the developmental services sector when making plans and decisions related to future emergency responses, especially as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic. Advocate for increased and continued representation of disability sector supports in annual budget. Seek additional funding for Disability Benefits, Disability Tax Credit, Enabling Accessibility Fund. Advocate for federal expansion of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) Skill Level 0, A or B to include developmental service workers (NOC 4212), which are currently not under the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) exemption codes. Accessible Canada Act – contribute to discussions surrounding the ACA’s objective of creating a barrier-free country by 2040.

To highlight the merits of Cochrane District Services Board’s housing project and seek funding support to ensure the project can reach its full potential to deliver affordable housing in the north.

Sustainable finance and the development of solutions to support climate action and sustainable investment including the introduction of Made-in-Canada sustainable investment guidelines (Canadian Taxonomy) and economy-wide climate-related financial disclosure legislation and/or regulations. The impact of economic developments during the past several years, including inflation, labour attraction, and changing interest rates Inform the development of a policy framework around the proposal to bring consumer-directed finance to Canada Discuss measures to protect and enhance the strength of the credit union system in Canada Advocate for government actions to expand the number of affordable homes, including by addressing equity and capital challenges in non-profit, co-operative, and rental housing development and renewal. Advocacy for government actions that support the financial health and well-being of Canadians and advance financial inclusion. Advocacy for government actions related to mitigating, and adapting to, climate change.

Seeking to discuss how Bri-mor can support housing construction goals of the federal government. Talking about models where non-profits and companies can help unlock financing for affordable housing projects.

To secure funding through Build Canada Homes Build Canada Homes: to consult on the parameters of the government's new entity "Build Canada Homes," including support for SMEs and early-phase Canadian homebuilding technology development.

Funding for clean homebuilding technology To secure funding through Build Canada Homes Build Canada Homes: to consult on the parameters of the government's new entity "Build Canada Homes," including support for SMEs and early-phase Canadian homebuilding technology development.

Advocating on behalf of Power Nickel for funding to advance their NISK project.

Resimate urges Build Canada Homes to use federal buying power to secure standing offers for shell kits, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) pods, stair systems, foundations, windows/doors, and crane/set services. Linking these orders to passport plan IDs would lower costs, shorten lead times, and stabilize Canadian factory capacity. Resimate proposes a single, multi-city approval process to deliver 5,000–10,000 small-scale infill homes (Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and multiplexes) across 12–18 cities. The model uses standardized plan sets, reserved factory slots, and a simple loan/contribution mechanism to accelerate delivery, cut costs, and strengthen Canadian off-site manufacturing capacity. Resimate supports establishing a federal forgivable loan program to help homeowners build accessory dwelling units. Loans would cover upfront costs such as site prep, permitting, and utility connections, with forgiveness tied to achieving affordability conditions (e.g., maintaining below-market rents for a set period). The program would expand housing supply while ensuring affordability for tenants. Resimate proposes a rules-based per-home contribution paid at permit (with adders for speed and affordability), plus a narrow installation backstop. The program would de-risk homeowner and lender participation, reduce execution risk for manufacturers, and accelerate conversion from permits to built units. Resimate recommends creating a national catalogue of factory-ready ADU and multiplex designs tied to the Housing Design Catalogue. Cities adopting these plans would commit to 10-day plan checks and 15-day site permits, allowing rapid, repeatable approvals across jurisdictions.

Seeking one time capital federal funding to support future capital projects and infrastructure expansions. Advocating for the development of a federal capital funding program to address transitional housing needs for vulnerable populations, including families served by Ronald McDonald House.