Clerk Of The House (Mr. Tim Mercer) on Return To Written Question 60-15(3): Long-term Plans For Housing Corporation

In the Legislative Assembly on February 9th, 2005. See this statement in context.

Return To Written Question 60-15(3): Long-term Plans For Housing Corporation
Item 8: Returns To Written Questions

February 8th, 2005

Page 1117

Clerk Of The House Mr. Tim Mercer

Mr. Speaker, I have a return to written question asked by Mr. Menicoche on October 27, 2004, regarding long-term plans.

The Northwest Territories Housing Corporation uses data from the NWT community survey to determine need in all regions and communities. Conducted every four years, these surveys help the corporation allocate funding to seniors and elders through programs such as the Independent Housing Program, IHP, Senior Citizens Home Repair Program -- SCHRP -- and the Seniors/Disabled Preventative Maintenance Initiative -- SDPMI.

One of the main goals of the Housing Corporation is to keep elders in their own homes for as long as possible. The corporation provides new homeownership units to elders through IHP and ensures that existing units meet the needs of seniors through our home repair and maintenance programs. The corporation will continue to use data from the 2004 NWT community survey and consult with community leaders to monitor and respond to the housing needs of seniors. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Clerk Of The House (Mr. Tim Mercer) on Return To Written Question 60-15(3): Long-term Plans For Housing Corporation

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