In the Legislative Assembly on February 18th, 2016. See this topic in context.

Question 5-18(2): Addressing Homelessness In The Nunakput Constituency
Oral Questions

Herbert Nakimayak

Herbert Nakimayak Nunakput

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Minister responsible for housing. The constituents in Nunakput raised the issue of the lack of housing which is linked to homelessness for many young adults who are single and also raising families. My question is: how is the NWT Housing Corporation addressing homelessness in Nunakput?

Question 5-18(2): Addressing Homelessness In The Nunakput Constituency
Oral Questions

The Speaker

The Speaker Jackson Lafferty

Mahsi. Minister responsible for Addressing Homelessness.

Question 5-18(2): Addressing Homelessness In The Nunakput Constituency
Oral Questions

Caroline Cochrane

Caroline Cochrane Range Lake

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Homelessness is a challenge throughout the Northwest Territories and it's not being addressed by just the Housing Corporation. It's being addressed by the GNWT as a whole. Like I had spoken earlier, the ministers will be meeting soon. I will be meeting with the Standing Committee on Social Development, I believe that's right. There are options that currently are in effect, the people can access the Homeless Assistance Fund to pay arrears, if that's the case. We provide shelter enhancement funding that is accessible to any community. Right now, within Nunakput specifically, we're working with the hamlet of Paulatuk, the Hamlet of Sachs Harbour, and the Ulukhaktok, excuse my pronunciation, Community Corporation, which are accessing homeless funds to provide incentives. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Question 5-18(2): Addressing Homelessness In The Nunakput Constituency
Oral Questions

Herbert Nakimayak

Herbert Nakimayak Nunakput

Are there any specific projects the NWT Housing Corporation is supporting in Nunakput?

Question 5-18(2): Addressing Homelessness In The Nunakput Constituency
Oral Questions

February 17th, 2016

Caroline Cochrane

Caroline Cochrane Range Lake

As stated earlier, there are the three communities that work in partnership already. As well, we're in preliminary discussions with, and my pronunciation is going to slaughter me here, Aimayunga Women and Emergency Foster Care Shelter in Tuktoyaktuk about the Shelter Enhancement Fund for 2016 and 2017.

Question 5-18(2): Addressing Homelessness In The Nunakput Constituency
Oral Questions

Herbert Nakimayak

Herbert Nakimayak Nunakput

My question is: would the NWT Housing Corporation consider building single units in Nunakput communities?

Question 5-18(2): Addressing Homelessness In The Nunakput Constituency
Oral Questions

Caroline Cochrane

Caroline Cochrane Range Lake

The Housing Corporation will conduct a review of the need for single housing in our rural and remote communities, including the communities of Nunakput. The information will be used towards the development of a capital plan that could be implemented providing the resources are available.

Question 5-18(2): Addressing Homelessness In The Nunakput Constituency
Oral Questions

The Speaker

The Speaker Jackson Lafferty

Oral questions. Final supplementary. Member for Nunakput.

Question 5-18(2): Addressing Homelessness In The Nunakput Constituency
Oral Questions

Herbert Nakimayak

Herbert Nakimayak Nunakput

Mr. Speaker, my question is: given the cost in transportation in the Northwest Territories and especially in Nunakput where transportation is the furthest in the North, I'm asking the Minister responsible for the NWT Housing Corporation if they would consider building modular homes in the community due to the window of opportunity to transport and construct in the fall season? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Question 5-18(2): Addressing Homelessness In The Nunakput Constituency
Oral Questions

Caroline Cochrane

Caroline Cochrane Range Lake

The NWT Housing Corporation is interested in looking at all different designs of homes, and we do traditionally put them out to tender. Thank you.

Question 5-18(2): Addressing Homelessness In The Nunakput Constituency
Oral Questions

The Speaker

The Speaker Jackson Lafferty

Mahsi. Oral questions. Member for Kam Lake.