Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as I told the House a few days ago, this is a highly successful program that is very popular, especially here in the western Arctic. The Member is correct that it has generated many millions of dollars of economic activity. The Housing Corporation has a screening process during the application period to try to weed out those that might want to abuse the program, but I am pleased to tell Members that there are virtually no reports of abuse; there have been a couple of cases where individuals may have wanted to buy homes to sell in very quick turnaround, but again we are very watchful for that. If the Member is interested, I would be more than pleased to provide further information in writing. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Goo Arlooktoo on Question 45-13(7): Minimum Down Payment Assistance Program
In the Legislative Assembly on March 26th, 1999. See this statement in context.
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Question 45-13(7): Minimum Down Payment Assistance Program
Item 6: Oral Questions
March 25th, 1999
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
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