Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, it should be remembered that our particular responsibility of this program lies in the area of income support. When clients require accommodation for income support, then we do our best to refer them to the appropriate locations, like the Salvation Army. In the event they're full, then we try to make alternate arrangements. Other homeless people, Mr. Speaker, are the responsibility of the Housing Corporation, and there is a Minister responsible for homelessness. With respect to the request for the meeting, I would be pleased to meet with the organizations, providing we can coordinate together and include the Minister responsible for homelessness, because I think that's very important to ensure that he also is present. I can't answer a lot of these questions without that Minister being present, and that requires coordination, Mr. Speaker. Thank you.
Jake Ootes on Question 416-14(6): Need For Emergency Shelters In Yellowknife
In the Legislative Assembly on October 9th, 2003. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 416-14(6): Need For Emergency Shelters In Yellowknife
Question 416-14(6): Need For Emergency Shelters In Yellowknife
Item 7: Oral Questions
October 8th, 2003
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