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?
Question 368-12(5): Reason For Increasing Water And Sewer Rates
In the Legislative Assembly on March 24th, 1994. See this topic in context.
Question 368-12(5): Reason For Increasing Water And Sewer Rates
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James Arvaluk Aivilik
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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell
Thank you. Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Mr. Arngna'naaq.
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Silas Arngna'naaq Kivallivik
Thank you, Madam Speaker. I would like to set the record straight, Madam Speaker. The changes that were made by Cabinet do not affect residents. They don't affect residential units or home owners in small communities. There are a couple of things that were done with this particular decision. With questions and discussions held by a number of Members in this House who represent cities, towns or villages, the department was asked to equalize the subsidy rate in cities, towns and villages, which, in effect, this decision did. However, the decision did not affect any residential units in any community. The only effect that this decision that was made by Cabinet earlier this month had, was a slight increase to commercial users in the communities. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell
Thank you. Item 5, oral questions. The honourable Member for Baffin South, Mr. Pudlat.