Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Just reviewing the NWT Housing Corporation Act itself, the powers and duties of the corporation, it says:
The corporation shall carry out the duties and functions provided for by this Act and may carry out other duties and functions related to any program of housing or housing development that may be assigned to it and, without restricting the generality of the above, the corporation may provide, develop, maintain and manage housing for:
- (a) senior citizens;
- (b) families and individuals receiving social allowances or social assistance;
- (c) individuals requiring minimal nursing care;
- (d) families and individuals generally;
- (e) students or apprentices and their families;
- (g) co-operative or non-profit organization housing accommodation.
Under the power and duties under (b), it says: "Families and individuals receiving social allowance or social assistance." I would like to ask the Minister how that responsibility falls in line with the increases that we are going to see with regard to delivery of the programs and services. That is one of the responsibilities that you have within the Housing Corporation.