Okay, I'm saying let's look at it because we know the demand is there, we know that there's a waiting list. The Minister has indicated that, should the demand arise in Inuvik, we would certainly go out and cut that deal and make that arrangement. Presumably that would require going for extra funds, and I'd fully support that. I think it makes a lot of sense. But then let's talk about the demand in Yellowknife right now, and talk about going out and pursuing deals with other landlords so that we can meet the need. It seems to make sense, and I'm sure the college would agree that this would help them better deal with student housing if we gave them the latitude to go out there and do that. Otherwise we really have this two-tier system in Yellowknife: those fortunate enough to get into subsidized college housing, great, use your student financial assistance, it goes a lot further; those who aren't, too bad so sad, as my colleague Ms. Lee said a few days ago. You're sort of stuck and your student financial assistance isn't going to go very far, but we know you don't get different amounts. Some are better off than others and it doesn't seem right. Thank you.
Brendan Bell on General Comments
In the Legislative Assembly on February 25th, 2003. See this statement in context.
General Comments
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 24th, 2003
Page 328
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