Minister of Finance, Mr. Pollard.

Thank you, Madam Speaker, and good afternoon. Madam Speaker, the strategy is being implemented across the Northwest Territories. It has met with more success in some areas than it has in others. There have been, as recognized by Cabinet, some difficulties in certain communities. I think we're open to looking at problems in certain areas on a case-by-case basis, Madam Speaker.

Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Koe.

Mahsi, Madam Speaker. It has been my understanding that the strategy would be implemented fairly and equitably in the territories, and on a similar basis in each region. My question is, can the Minister confirm whether this is true?

Minister of Finance, Mr. Pollard.

Certainly, Madam Speaker. The Government of the Northwest Territories tries to implement its policies fairly and squarely across the Northwest Territories but, as I mentioned in the previous answer, if there are instances where there are problems in a particular community or region, we try to address them on a case-by-case basis. So if there are problems that the Member knows of, if he brings them to my attention, I'll endeavour to get him an answer. Thank you, Madam Speaker.

Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Koe.

I guess I'll be more specific. It's my understanding that houses in Inuvik were sold in one area with some criteria, and then houses in Iqaluit are being sold on a different criteria. That's why I asked if the strategy was going to be implemented equitably and fairly. If that's not the case, then have the rules changed? Are units in Inuvik being sold on the same basis as the units in Iqaluit and Rankin?

Minister of Finance, Mr. Pollard.

Madam Speaker, I'll do some more work on the issue that the Member raises, but my understanding is that the difference may be in whether it's a multi-family dwelling or whether it's a single-family dwelling and that may be causing some differences across the territories. As I say, if the Member wants to give me the specifics, I'll certainly address the question. Thank you.