Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would like to commend the Members on their positive attitude and commitment to try to solve the housing needs in the Northwest Territories because we are in great need of housing. We have 3,500 units and even with the amounts we are building, we cannot keep up with the grow and demand, let alone touch the backlog, because of restraint.
I would also like to remind Members that the allocation of units to the communities is driven by the needs survey. To try to solve five communities' needs at one time, or to target a certain group would not be a fair allocation or a fair way of trying to solve the housing problem. We have attempted in the past not to target any group for housing allocations. The programs are designed to specifically meet the needs of those most in need first. I just wanted to let Members know that. Thank you.