Mr. Speaker, the local housing organization in the communities are the ones that are responsible for the collection of rents and arrears and enforcing those policies. If a community decides to make an exception, I would imagine that would be the community's choice, but you would be, I would think, setting a precedent where there are a fair number of individuals that have arrears that are paying those arrears, to pay them off and also to be eligible once again for social housing. The situation in Iqaluit that the Member brought up, I have reviewed that particular case. I would not comment on it specifically here, but I would say that the individual will have to pay the arrears first before being considered by the housing organization.
Goo Arlooktoo on Question 175-13(4): Eligibility For Social Housing When In Arrears
In the Legislative Assembly on January 30th, 1997. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 175-13(4): Eligibility For Social Housing When In Arrears
Question 175-13(4): Eligibility For Social Housing When In Arrears
Item 6: Oral Questions
January 29th, 1997
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
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