Return To Written Question 5-12(5): Status Of GNWT Leased Units

In the Legislative Assembly on March 16th, 1994. See this topic in context.

Return To Written Question 5-12(5): Status Of GNWT Leased Units
Item 7: Returns To Written Questions

March 15th, 1994

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Clerk Of The House Mr. David Hamilton

Madam Speaker, Return to Written Question 5-12(5) asked by Mr. Gargan to the Minister of Personnel concerning the status of GNWT leased units.

The GNWT leases 739 staff housing units. There are 76 units which have been vacant for more than two months. Under separate cover, I have provided all Members of the Legislative Assembly with a list of these units, their locations and the names of the owners.

I am not aware of any cases where employees have vacated leased units, specifically due to high rent. Any vacant units we have are a result of vacant positions or where we may have a surplus of units.

Once the present round of sales to employees is completed, we will be doing an inventory assessment in each community. Once the assessment is done I will be sharing the results with individual MLAs. If there are any units that are no longer required for staff housing, the MLA will assist me in coming up with a plan to dispose of them.

Return To Written Question 5-12(5): Status Of GNWT Leased Units
Item 7: Returns To Written Questions

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Item 8, replies to opening address. Item 9, petitions. Item 10, reports of standing and special committees. Item 11, reports of committees on the review of bills. Item 12, tabling of documents. The honourable Member for Nahendeh, Mr. Antoine.