Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

WHEREAS seniors are valued and respected members of our communities who have contributed throughout their lives and deserve our support to live independently as long as they are able;

AND WHEREAS the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation is currently undertaking a review of its programs and services;

AND WHEREAS most communities in the Northwest Territories do not have independent housing units specially designed for seniors;

AND WHEREAS many seniors are on fixed incomes and, therefore, especially vulnerable to increases in the cost of living;

AND WHEREAS seniors are especially at risk when their homes fall into disrepair and many of them are not able to perform repairs themselves;

NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Sahtu, that this Legislative Assembly strongly recommends the NWT Housing Corporation reintroduce a home maintenance and repair program for seniors.

Mahsi cho.