Thank you, Madam Speaker. Being in a kinder, gentler mood this week, Madam Speaker, I looked hard for good things to say about the government. I had to wrack my brain. No, I'm just kidding.
---Laughter I rise today, Madam Speaker, to report on four wonderful accomplishments that have dealt with significant problems in my constituency.
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I'd like to also say there was a crisis that arose this summer over relocation, availability of housing and reasonable rents for staff of the soon-to-open Baffin treatment centre. I'm pleased to say that houses were made available, funds were identified for relocation and rents were reviewed to ensure they were affordable considering the wages of the treatment centre staff.
I'd like to thank the Honourable Nellie Cournoyea, Minister of Social Services and the Honourable Rebecca Mike, Minister of Personnel for this achievement.
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Next, much was made in this Assembly, Madam Speaker, of the plight of families who were living on the beach in Iqaluit. I'm pleased to report that last year, an alternate unit was constructed and made available to one family. This year, two units are, at this moment, being constructed and will be made available to two other families who are living in that situation for which the Honourable Don Morin deserves credit.
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Finally, Madam Speaker, and I don't know if I'm going to have time to outline this one, I have ranted and raved in this Assembly about the lack of married students' housing for students at Nunatta Campus. Although no long-term solution is in sight yet, an opportunity arose this summer. I'm afraid I will have to ask for consent to conclude. Thank you.