Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It is clear to the committee that the corporation is working hard to develop a strategy and methods to significantly change the delivery of housing. We appreciate that.
We also note that the corporation is more active in its pursuit of the transfer of responsibility to communities than are other departments. The committee would like to see:
1. Report cards on the housing associations to see how ready they are to successfully deliver more housing programs;
2. More GNWT departments following the corporation's lead in the community transfer initiatives and program improvements;
3. Consideration given to different needs in the Nunavut area, including the possibility of a Nunavut directorate; and,
4. A follow-up review by the Auditor General of the previous comprehensive audit.
The corporation must ensure that it is serving the housing associations and authorities well by providing suitable support, direction and training programs by keeping systems simple, and by having an early warning system to prevent serious problems.
Concern was expressed about the need for timely information explaining changes in housing programs to be delivered to the people affected. This would include the coordination of changes to the government's staff housing policy. Currently, there is a great deal of misinformation floating around and we wish to lessen the confusion. We refer to his further under the Department of Personnel.
We will continue to monitor the corporation's progress and achievements, and assess communities to which responsibilities have been successfully transferred. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. That concludes the remarks of the committee.
