Thank you,
Mr. Chairman. I am prepared to redirect $1.292 million from the Infrastructure Acquisition Plan to the Contributing Assistance for Repairs and Enhancement, also known as the CARE program. This would increase funding levels for the CARE program from $742,000 to $2.034 million in 2008–2009, which is similar to the 2007–2008 expenditures. The total contribution from the Financial Management Board Secretariat to the Housing Corporation would remain unchanged.
As well, the Housing Corporation will take action to assess and develop a strategy focusing on accessible living opportunities for families who include a disabled person. This work will be undertaken within existing Housing Corporation resources. In regard to the Elders on the Land housing program, the Housing Corporation is of the opinion that where there is an issue of primary housing for elders, be it in the community or on the land, existing programs are adequate to cover that circumstance.