Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a reply to a question asked by Mr. Patterson on April 3rd regarding GNWT employees' notice of lease termination.
Mr. Speaker, the Government of the Northwest Territories is allowing the leases on 12 single-detached staff houses to expire, as there is no ongoing need for the units. The leases expired on March 31, 1995.
Affected tenants were hand-delivered written notices on March 3, 1995, by property managers, Public Works and Services, advising them that the GNWT would not be renewing the head lease on their unit. The notice for one tenant was posted on his door as he was not at home. The letter advised tenants of several options available and provided the name and telephone number of a contact person with the Department of Personnel who would assist them with alternate staff accommodation. Tenants were informed that they could be relocated to alternative staff housing and that moving assistance would be made available to assist them. Another option would be to negotiate directly with the owner to remain in the unit.
Mr. Speaker, tenants were advised that, where warranted, the GNWT would consider holding over the head lease beyond March 31, 1995. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.