Does the government need consultants when knowledgeable staff exist?

Council today approved a refreshed 10-Year Housing and Homelessness Plan. The long-term roadmap will also rely on annual work plans to help measure progress on efforts to improve housing stability and support residents experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The plan responds to growing pressures in Ottawa’s housing and homelessness system. It strengthens coordination across housing, health and community services while working alongside Indigenous partners. It expands housing loss prevention efforts and improves pathways from homelessness to stable housing. The refreshed plan...