Members of the standing committee could find no evidence of cooperation on the development of lots between the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs and the NWTHC reflected in the Main Estimates.
The president of the NWTHC stated there have been two preliminary discussions with the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs on the lot development initiative for non-tax-based communities. Members of the committee are concerned that the level of cooperation is not at a point to be of benefit in the 2002-2003 building season.
There is no point in developing lots if the primary source of funding for construction has no available funding for construction or lending in that community.
The Standing Committee on Social Programs strongly encourages the NWT Housing Corporation to finalize plans with the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs to ensure that sufficient lots are available in the communities that the corporation will be active in, in the upcoming year.