AFHTO has learned that all FHTs who requested an extended deadline to sign their Funding Agreement have received it. For some FHTs the new deadline is Friday, April 8, and others have until Friday, April 15. The FHT Unit has told AFHTO it will work with each FHT individually to resolve the issues the FHT has raised. While the common issues were reiterated, the Ministry’s view is that each FHT’s needs and issues are unique, and each FHT has been given funding in their budget for legal assistance to help them with this. Each FHT does have unique circumstances. Some are sufficiently satisfied and have signed the agreement. Others have copied AFHTO on their letters to the Ministry specifying their FHT’s concerns. For those FHTs who have not yet signed, AFHTO suggests you:
- Continue to work with your Ministry consultant to seek clarification.
- Do not rush into signing the Agreement until your FHT is comfortable with the requirements and the timeframe for implementation.
- Seek legal advice as needed to deal with your FHT’s unique situation.
AFHTO is continuing to monitor progress and to seek advice on the unresolved issues. We sincerely hope that all FHTs will find workable solutions; however, if your FHT should find itself reaching an impasse, please keep us informed. AFHTO remains ready to gather FHT opinions, coordinate discussion, and facilitate resolution of issues that are common among FHTs.
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