Mr. Speaker, we know one thing for sure and that is that the BIP does not save us money. We don't know if it costs, how much it costs, and so on, but we certainly know it does not save us money. In terms of increasing opportunities for Northerners, trying this out, seeing if it works, if we can get affordable housing out there and we get more housing out there, then that all means more business for somebody. Whether it's business people in Yellowknife or others who may do the work that's necessary in setting up these units, we don't know. Our objective here is to get more affordable housing into the communities where there are shortages. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Joe Handley on Question 108-15(3): Waiving The Business Incentive Policy
In the Legislative Assembly on March 29th, 2004. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 108-15(3): Waiving The Business Incentive Policy
Question 108-15(3): Waiving The Business Incentive Policy
Item 6: Oral Questions
March 28th, 2004
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