(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a question for the Minister for the Housing Corporation. Right now, they are reviewing the Residential Tenancies Act. We have heard that they have not revised any of the policies regarding the housing cuts...In my constituency, there are a lot of people who don't have a job and there are also some people who work, too, but they're in grave danger if the rates are to be increased. I'm sure some of the rates will be increasing dramatically and they'll probably increase again in the future. What is the real reason behind the increase in these rates? With the cutback with financing for houses, is it because they have had major cutbacks from the federal government? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Question 115-12(7): Reason For Increase In Housing Rental Rates
In the Legislative Assembly on February 20th, 1995. See this topic in context.
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Kenoayoak Pudlat Baffin South
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Minister responsible for the Housing Corporation, Mr. Morin.
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The main reason for the new rent scale is that the old rent scale hadn't
been revised since the early 80's. The new rent scale is fairer to all NWT residents. Also, it was very clear from the federal government that if we did not adjust our rent scale, then they would adjust their transfer payments to us by cutting them back. Thank you.
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Pudlat.
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Kenoayoak Pudlat Baffin South
(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As people from the east, it's very hard to try and find resources to keep our houses warm, especially when we don't have any trees. We all know that it's very difficult and it's very hard to find finances and there are people who would like to own their own houses and there are other people who are encouraging them to try and find their own housing. With all the cutbacks, there are people without any jobs and it's even harder for us right now to try and be on our own. Has there been any consideration as to how the people will be able to have their own fuel subsidies? Thank you.
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Mr. Morin.
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Under the new rental scale the cost of electricity as well the cost of fuel, water, and sewer are all built into the new rental scale so no client has to pay more than 30 percent of their income. The lower-income people are getting an even better break under the new scale than they did under the old scale because it starts off at six percent. There's also a cost of living adjustment in the new scale so that the communities with a higher cost of living get a subsidy for the higher cost of living. I feel that the new scale is a lot better and it will help those people out who are of the lower income bracket. Those people who are living in public housing who are higher income and can afford to own and
operate their own home, there are many programs with the Housing Corporation that are available to assist them to own their own home. If seniors get into their own homes, then there is also a fuel subsidy program available from this government. Thank you.
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Item 7, oral questions. Mrs. Marie-Jewell.