Thank you, Madam Speaker. The decision that the Minister indicated will potentially have serious negative impact in the current initiative to promote home ownership. By the way, Madam Speaker, my question is to the same Minister, Municipal and Community Affairs. The cost to own and maintain a home in the Northwest Territories is already very high, particularly in the smaller communities that I represent. The higher cost for water and sewer charges may be just enough to make home ownership out of reach for some individuals. Why did the Minister propose a change in the water and sewer rates knowing the negative effect it would have on encouraging the development of housing markets in smaller communities?
James Arvaluk on Question 368-12(5): Reason For Increasing Water And Sewer Rates
In the Legislative Assembly on March 24th, 1994. See this statement in context.
Question 368-12(5): Reason For Increasing Water And Sewer Rates
Item 5: Oral Questions
March 23rd, 1994
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James Arvaluk Aivilik
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