In terms of transition housing, the Housing Corporation has provided significant funding to a number of facilities in the past. Probably one of the best examples would be Bailey House. In addition to Bailey House we’ve also been undertaking discussions with the Homelessness Coalition and so on.

I think what I would also point to, and the Member linked it to the Shelter Review Policy and we would agree, there’s an opportunity for transitional housing through the overall housing continuum. I guess one of the things that the Shelter Review Policy is really trying to take a closer look at is the housing continuum that runs from independent living right through to acute care. There’s a number of stops along the way that housing can play a critical role in or that we can achieve partnership with other GNWT departments. That’s really what the shelter review is looking at. That said, the Housing Corporation has undertaken investment in transitional housing.

We also work with NGOs. It’s important to recognize, as well, that NGOs can provide a good source of support in terms of administering things

like transitional housing. We anticipate that the Shelter Review Policy will provide some further guidance in that area, particularly as it relates to coordinated policy across the GNWT. Thank you.