Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I could see where the six-month residency criteria would be very valuable if it was addressing people moving from the South or from other jurisdictions into the Northwest Territories. Of course, you shouldn't be able to land in town one day and move into public housing the next. I can see that. But I am more concerned about the availability of housing on a short-term basis on the understanding that housing is available. I understand that if there is a long waiting list and every unit is full, that's one thing, but I think there is something that should be looked at for emergency housing and for waiving the ability and the discretion to waive the six-month residency requirement when there is housing available. I would appreciate it if the Minister would look into that and report back on that. Thank you.
Jane Groenewegen on Question 135-15(3): Public Housing Decisions In Communities
In the Legislative Assembly on May 26th, 2004. See this statement in context.
Supplementary To Question 135-15(3): Public Housing Decisions In Communities
Question 135-15(3): Public Housing Decisions In Communities
Item 6: Oral Questions
May 25th, 2004
Page 544
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