Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, we do have programs by way of income support. If you are talking about clients who are in need of support, we do have support mechanisms in place. But, again, I have to point out to the Member that the whole idea of social housing is that we have been given direction that we have to do better in collecting our arrears that are out there, and bringing down those percentages. Like I said, we have a base set for local housing authorities. We expect them to collect 90 percent of the arrears. They are doing that. But, again, we do have policies in place to get people back in housing, and we do fund other social agencies in regard to the transitional housing here in Yellowknife. We do have other programs that are there to help people. I would just like to point out to the Member that we have to be fair to all of our clients. We cannot do one thing and force people to pay their arrears but, on the other hand, leave an open door. So we do have these policies. There is income support to assist people by way of social programs that we have. Thank you.
David Krutko on Question 496-15(3): Eligibility For Public Housing
In the Legislative Assembly on February 28th, 2005. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 496-15(3): Eligibility For Public Housing
Question 496-15(3): Eligibility For Public Housing
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 27th, 2005
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