Mr. Speaker, this is an issue that we hear a lot about, I mean in all my time here, and having had the opportunity to be the Minister of Housing and work in the housing field for over half of my life, I mean I understand some of the challenges that the housing across the NWT is facing. I've said it before and I'll say it again, that I will put the condition of our units up against anywhere in the country. There are some challenges. Is it perfect? No. Does it need some work? Yes, it does. It's an ongoing process. For those that have been around for a while and been involved in housing for a while, know that it's an ongoing process.

One of the things I would like to see, if we do have another community needs survey, is have one that's not so much opinion-based. Because if I went to all 19 Members of this Assembly and asked you is there anything wrong with your house, we'll always say yes, because as good as you keep it there's always something wrong with your house. It's a challenge that I think this government's willing to meet and I think the Regular Members have pointed out that it is a challenge that they want to see this government met. The reason I stood up is to say, because this was direction to Cabinet, we will be abstaining from the vote. Thank you.