Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The purpose of this statement is to keep Members up-to-date on the government's progress with the long-term staff housing strategy. So far, 150 employees across the Northwest Territories have expressed an interest in purchasing the government-owned units they occupy.
The contracts with appraisers will be completed by March 15, 1993. The appraisal project will be completed by April 30, 1993. At that point, detailed information on the cost of sale will be in the hands of all interested tenants. We want employees to have the opportunity to complete their purchases prior to July 1, 1993, when the new rent scale takes effect. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.