Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The government still believes that this is the right move. We support the move, but we are very prepared to work with the committee. If there are issues that are identified, we will make sure that we deal with them. I can tell you that we are hearing far fewer concerns being raised. The president of the Housing Corporation, the deputy minister, all of the staff work together to resolve issues when they are raised. The issue around the policy and how it's applied is one that the government believes that subsidies need to be seen visibly. That has bothered some people who before didn't see how much of a subsidy they were getting from government. It was our position that that is a better way to go and we haven't changed our minds about that. I would be happy to meet with the Member, to meet with the standing committee and if there are issues that need to be resolved still, we will work to resolve those.
Charles Dent on Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 20th, 2007. See this statement in context.
Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 20th, 2007
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