Thanks for that information. I’m really glad to hear that it’s going to be a broad review. I just would like to also point out that I would hope that the Housing Corporation is going to keep in their sites that their review can have a large impact on those who are struggling with poverty and that it can be tied into our Anti-Poverty Strategy which we’re also working on.
I do want to comment on the need for seniors to have funding to assist them with their homes. It’s been mentioned by a couple of Members already. I think the Housing Corporation ought to seriously consider targeted funding for seniors. Whether it be preventive maintenance or whether it be regular ongoing repairs and maintenance, maybe we can figure out what percentage of housing is seniors housing and target that percentage of the CARE budget only for seniors. I think there needs to be some fund which is specifically targeted for seniors and for repairs to their homes. That’s just a comment.
I have a question in relation to transition housing. I note in the Minister’s opening comments that I didn’t see transition housing mentioned at all. It is something certainly that the Housing Corporation assists with. There are several non-government organizations in Yellowknife which do provide transition housing for clients that need it. I’d like to know from the Minister what kind of support the Housing Corporation provides in terms of transition housing. Is it only bricks and mortar or are there other programs that assist with transition housing?