Mr. Chair, the Member is correct; we install them regularly in homeownership units. There is no issue there. When it comes to public housing units, we have not been putting woodstoves in for a couple of reasons. One is that a lot of the houses were not designed for woodstoves. We are concerned about safety. That has to be a consideration. Sometimes the houses aren't big enough, given the number of people in the house and the size of the house, to safely have a woodstove in it. So we are reluctant to go there. The other is our own assessment, as well, of whether or not people will be able to manage with a woodstove in the house, safety, whether it is seniors or people who may need help in terms of their lifestyle and so on. It is one we'll consider. We pay for all the fuel and if it makes sense, then we'd certainly look at it. Thank you.
Joe Handley on Item 17: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 13th, 2007. See this statement in context.
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 12th, 2007
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