Madam Chair, the Legislature undertook to finance this project on an emergency basis because we were having trouble housing essential workers in communities. The objective was not, when the program was first brought to us, was not to create a housing market in these tiny communities. Don't give me that. I wouldn't have bought that in the first place. We wanted units in there so teachers and nurses could get a good place to stay and these communities would be able to stay there. I don't care if they're rented or leased or sold to other workers in the community. That was not the objective that was brought to this House and not the reason we approved it. Can the Minister tell us yes or no or how many nurses and teachers are housed through the 42 units put on the ground for the market housing initiative? If he can't advise of that information, that's fine, perhaps he can at a later date, but I want to know did it work to satisfy the initial objective, Madam Chair?
Bill Braden on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 12th, 2007. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 11th, 2007
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