One thing we hear across the Northwest Territories and probably one of the biggest employers and sources of funding that goes into each community is through housing, whether it be building new units or working for the local housing authorities. I have to disagree. I think there is a bit of a positive impact on the communities. I have seen communities where the LHOs have done all their own modernization and improvement instead of bringing contractors in. They keep people employed for the summer, six months, then they can qualify for other benefits. There is some positive impact. There are challenges that housing faces. I can assure the Member as part of the whole Housing Choices evaluation, which we’re going to undertake soon, that we’re going to look at all areas in the delivery of homeownership across the Northwest Territories. If there are improvements that need to be made, then obviously we will make them.
Robert C. McLeod on Question 285-16(5): Transfer Of Housing Program Delivery To Community Governments
In the Legislative Assembly on October 28th, 2010. See this statement in context.
Question 285-16(5): Transfer Of Housing Program Delivery To Community Governments
Oral Questions
October 27th, 2010
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