The committee has always supported the devolution of decision-making to the local level for the delivery of housing programs. However, because of the potential for abuse, committee members believe that devolution of this decision-making process to the community level does not absolve the NWT Housing Corporation of a responsibility to ensure access and program delivery fairness.

The recent court case involving fraud and theft from a local housing authority has highlighted the need for due diligence and oversight of the activities of local housing authorities and raised concerns that this may not be an isolated issue.

Members of the committee would like to see a regular review process of the housing programs delivered by local housing authorities conducted by the NWT Housing Corporation to ensure access and program delivery fairness.