Mr. Speaker, I have a couple of points with regard to the question raised by the Member. First of all, the students who are required to leave their community to attend school still retain their principal residence. The six-month requirement only applies to social housing programs. Social assistance also assists people who move to a new community or require housing in a community, and there is no residency requirement on income support. We have to recognize that there is a shortage of housing in all the communities. Our core needs assessments tell us that. It's not really fair for us to allow people to move from one community to another or move to the head of the line or if there is a waiting list, they get in front of somebody else. We can take a look at the six-month requirement, as the Member has requested. However, we also have partnerships dealing with this issue. I would say that it's something that was put in place for a reason. It does serve its purpose. If there are situations where people have fallen through the cracks, I will certainly take a look at it. Thank you.
Michael McLeod on Question 135-15(3): Public Housing Decisions In Communities
In the Legislative Assembly on May 26th, 2004. See this statement in context.
Further Return 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
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