Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, Iqaluit is experiencing very strong pressure with regard to the availability of housing. Social housing, as well as private family homes that are available for sale, are in short supply. The private marketplace is building new housing, but already much of this is spoken for. The local housing authority is also under pressure to supply homes that are not available. Mr. Speaker, proactive work and support of Mr. Arlooktoo, the Minister of Housing, has helped us replace our homeless shelter. The need for more housing will continue to grow as the community expands. Mr. Speaker, would extra funding for EDAP programs or other housing programs be available to help our situation? I have met several times now with our local housing association and our local Housing Corporation manager and believe that the new Nunavut government will have to address this serious concern very quickly in its mandate. Later today, I will have an opportunity to ask Mr. Arlooktoo some questions on the availability of EDAP programs for Iqaluit.
Edward Picco on Member's Statement 138-13(6): Availability Of Housing In Iqaluit
In the Legislative Assembly on November 6th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Member's Statement 138-13(6): Availability Of Housing In Iqaluit
Item 3: Members' Statements
November 5th, 1998
Page 295
Edward Picco Iqaluit
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