I want to say that very strictly speaking the Minister was correct; but, as I mentioned, the Minister did this deal and forced the city to accept it. They even passed legislation to try and frustrate it and had to eventually pass additional legislation to reverse that. The main concern here, other than the irregularity and the kafuffles that this has caused, is we have 0.6 percent vacancy in the city of Yellowknife. If you’re a young person trying to get a start, you need access to housing, and reasonably cost housing as a start. It’s the residents who suffer the consequences of such irregular deals. Given MACA’s role, and to some degree – we can argue about the degree – but to some degree, responsibility in creating this situation now confronting the city and the developer, what is the department prepared to do to assist in resolving the situation and to help the city alleviate the chronic lack of housing in Yellowknife?
Bob Bromley on Question 4-17(2): GNWT Role In Yellowknife Land Swap Transaction
In the Legislative Assembly on February 7th, 2012. See this statement in context.
Question 4-17(2): GNWT Role In Yellowknife Land Swap Transaction
Oral Questions
February 6th, 2012
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