Madam Chair, I am not aware, and neither are my officials aware of any other situation in Canada that this type of practice occurs. This is a unique and fairly drastic effort on our part to try to deal with the severe housing crisis that we have in the north and in a small way try to alleviate some of that. One, that we are aware of, I am told, is that the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs through its Minister can make guarantees on loans on reserves.
Goo Arlooktoo on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on June 3rd, 1997. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
June 2nd, 1997
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
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