Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the fact is, as a government, we want to see affordable housing in the Northwest Territories. Taking this concept forward means that we have to make a commitment on our part. If we wanted to stay out of this and just do our traditional work the way we have done in the past, we wouldn't have to assume any risks. But for companies to put this on the ground and come up with a model that is a concept that is workable here in the Northwest Territories, there has to be some buy-in from our portion. Yes, we are looking at the risks to make sure we mitigate them because, for sure, I wouldn't want to be attached to a boondoggle if everything doesn't work out. So we have to make sure we have the money in place, work with Municipal and Community Affairs, with communities to have the land set up and with the companies to make sure this concept is a workable deal. Thank you.
Floyd Roland on Question 443-15(4): Risks Associated With Housing Opportunities From The Mackenzie Valley Pipeline Project
In the Legislative Assembly on February 22nd, 2006. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 443-15(4): Risks Associated With Housing Opportunities From The Mackenzie Valley Pipeline Project
Question 443-15(4): Risks Associated With Housing Opportunities From The Mackenzie Valley Pipeline Project
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 21st, 2006
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