Thank you, Mr. Minister. Supplementary, Mr. Dent.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thank the Minister for that response, because productive choices need to be broader, there is no question. Mr. Speaker, income support is also being delivered through the Women's Centre. Will the Minister reaffirm his commitment to this type of community-based delivery for income support programs?

Thank you, Mr. Dent. The honourable Minister responsible for the Department of Education, Culture and Employment, Mr. Ootes.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. There is no question that community delivery of income support can have a tremendous beneficial effect. There have been some challenges in order to do that. So far, we understand the delivery by the Women's Centre has proved very beneficial. I would like to certainly see that continue. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Item 7, oral questions. The honourable Member for Inuvik Boot Lake, Mr. Roland.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is directed to the Minister responsible for the Housing Corporation. Early on in this harmonization process, seniors were consulted on their views. I am aware in Inuvik that approximately 60 senior citizens will be affected by the proposed changes. Almost 45 of those will see an increase in their rent.

I would like to ask the Minister if he would consider reviewing the harmonization strategy as it impacts on seniors in the Northwest Territories? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Roland. The honourable Minister responsible for the NWT Housing Corporation, Mr. Allen.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Since we have taken a sincere approach and became sensitive to the points raised by the Member here, and which we have heard from the committee, that is why we are proposing a deferral of the implementation until October 2002, so it gives us the chance to begin more community consultations with those that originally felt it. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Supplementary, Mr. Roland.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Did the Minister say that it is suggested that the deferral will happen until October?

Thank you, Mr. Roland. The honourable Minister responsible for the NWT Housing Corporation, Mr. Allen.

Yes, Mr. Speaker, I would like to confirm that. We are proposing that it be deferred until October 1, 2002. Thank you.

Thank you. Supplementary, Mr. Roland.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. When will the Minister be able to confirm if in fact that is the direction? He did say that it was proposed. We are still suggesting it. When will we know if in fact that is the direction in which the government is heading? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Roland. The honourable Minister responsible for the NWT Housing Corporation, Mr. Allen.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yes, hopefully by next Thursday at the latest, Mr. Speaker, we can confirm in this House that it will be deferred. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Final supplementary, Mr. Roland.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will the Minister inform this House and the residents of the Northwest Territories in fact if that does occur? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Roland. The honourable Minister responsible for the NWT Housing Corporation, Mr. Allen.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yes, we will confirm through a public forecast format and also through our district offices. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Item 7, oral questions. The honourable Member for Range Lake, Ms. Lee.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question today goes to the Minister responsible for Housing. It is with regard to the case I had highlighted earlier in my statement, and it has to do with affordable housing for senior citizens and low-income singles, especially single senior citizens in Yellowknife.

Mr. Speaker, I see the project read by the Minister of Finance earlier in this session indicates that the Housing Corporation will benefit from $7.5 million in federal money, and upwards of $45 million in the next few years for housing in the Territories. I wonder if the Minister could indicate whether or not there is anything in there for senior citizens or low-income single people in Yellowknife? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Ms. Lee. The honourable Minister responsible for the NWT Housing Corporation, Mr. Allen.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Certainly we have considered all aspects of the demands, including seniors' and singles housing. We have developed initiatives for all, including homeownership, rental accommodation and those who are in need. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.