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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color:#1F497D">Sent on behalf of Deputy Mayor and Special Liaison on Housing and Homelessness, Mark Taylor
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">EXTENDED DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS – APRIL 19<sup>TH</sup>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">I just wanted to take a moment to thank all those who have submitted their suggestions, feedback, and questions to my ask. The responses so far have been incredibly informed, thoughtful, and creative. Given this,
I would like to extend the deadline of the ask below to Wednesday April 19th to give organizations who have not yet submitted a chance to do so.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">We’re all in this together and I value the insights you have to provide.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Thank you!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Mark Taylor<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color:#1F497D">Special Liaison on Housing and Homelessness<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> Stephenson, Dylan
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<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, March 16, 2017 3:46 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> 'homeles_ot-l@list.web.net'<br>
<b>Cc:</b> Stephenson, Dylan<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Ottawa's Special Liaison on Housing and Homelessness - Report Ask<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color:black">Sent on behalf of Deputy Mayor and Special Liaison on Housing and Homelessness, Mark Taylor
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color:black"> </span></i><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Hello Housing and Homelessness key stakeholders,
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Although </span><span style="color:#1F497D">I</span><span style="color:black">’ve communicated and connected with many of you,
</span><span style="color:#1F497D">I</span><span style="color:black"> would appreciate further comments and insight. Therefore
</span><span style="color:#1F497D">I</span><span style="color:black"> wanted to reach out to key stakeholders in the Housing and Homelessness sector to ask them a couple of additional questions.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">As many of you know, I was appointed the Special Liaison on Housing and Homelessness by Mayor Jim Watson in August 2016. My mandate is to both break down silos and to see what can be done to accelerate the City’s
approach to improving housing in Ottawa. See more details about my Special Liaison mandate
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here</a>. <b>The information you provide will help shape a forthcoming action plan and report</b> and
</span><span style="color:#1F497D">I</span><span style="color:black"> encourage you to take the time to write in.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="color:black">The Ask</span></u></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in"><span style="color:black">1. I would appreciate your key suggestions for what in your view would help to address the issue of homelessness and affordable housing in the city? Furthermore, what specific
to your particular organization would make your provision of services more effective and/or go further?
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<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in"><span style="color:black">2.</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black">
</span><span style="color:black">I understand increased financial support is always a factor, please indicate what would make a demonstrative difference?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in"><span style="color:black">3.</span><span style="font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:black">
</span><span style="color:black">Finally, please identify any municipal, provincial, and federal legislation or regulations that complicate and/or hinder your ability to do your work and support people.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color:black">Please note – responses do not need to be limited to the questions above. If you have additional information you feel is important to share, please do.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black">Timeline</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">I would appreciate your responses by end of day April 7<sup>th</sup>, 2017.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black">Contact</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Please send responses, questions, and concerns to Dylan Stephenson at
<a href="redir.aspx?REF=U-DQKixxvJ-UE_HYYHjs4jWRGjsuVo1zQ-M42f4EhSXhbRWYbWzUCAFtYWlsdG86RHlsYW4uU3RlcGhlbnNvbkBPdHRhd2EuY2E." target="_blank">
Dylan.Stephenson@Ottawa.ca</a> or feel free to call him (613) 580-2424 x 26844.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Dylan will also be happy to discuss or clarify the ask and to chat about any other issues you feel are relevant.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Sincerely, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color:black">Mark Taylor</span></i><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color:black">Special Liaison on Housing and Homelessness</span></i><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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