Thank you. I understand the plight of the government on that side. I think the only way to overcome that is to actually, you know, they have to have a project officer at every site either on a day-to-day basis or on a week-to-week basis to oversee all these projects. I know that even when you get a proficient contract in there, somebody in good standing with the Housing Corp to go in and do the work, but if nobody's there to look over their shoulder to make sure that the work is being done according to standards, even they will take shortcuts and cut back on the amount of materials that they're allotted to use, and start saving money on their part. That happens everywhere. The only way, like I said, that the Housing Corp is probably going to be able to alleviate that is to make sure they've got people there. I know the Housing Corp has got staff. I know they've cut back on a lot of staff positions, especially around here in the headquarters. But out in the regions, I just don't see enough of the project officers actually in the communities doing a lot of work. Even during the summer months, you know that's going to be the busiest season for housing, so why doesn't the department hire some casual project officers or something during the construction season in the small communities so that we can make sure that these projects are being done in an effective and efficient manner, using all the materials and standards that the Housing Corp upholds. You know, something just like firefighting season, you know? Construction season in the NWT is big, and it's a short season and I don't see why we couldn't accommodate casual employees in that respect. Has that ever been considered in the Housing Corp's long-term plan or seasonal plan?
Robert Villeneuve on Item 17: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 6th, 2006. See this statement in context.
Introduction
Item 17: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 17: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 5th, 2006
Page 771
See context to find out what was said next.