Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, during the last sitting in October I had a few questions for the Minister responsible for the Housing Corporation about the heating of the Joe Greenland Centre, a home for elders in Aklavik.
We've been through a few ups and downs with the Joe Greenland Centre. Back in 2012 it had closed down, but thanks to the work of Members and government at the time, it reopened in the fall of 2015. The Department of Health and Social Services teamed up with the Housing Corporation on the design. The new facility has many different modern features; all the things that help seniors age in place and maintain their independence, like wide doorways, no step entrances and a main floor bathroom.
Last year, though, there were a few hiccups. I learned that elders were too cold in their new home. They ended up using space heaters to stay warm. Four units and a cost of $1,440 in the winter of 2015-16.
Still, the Housing Corporation did take action. A contract to install additional radiators was awarded and they planned to finish the work by the end of October 2016. Unfortunately, Mr. Speaker, my constituents are still advising me that high heating costs are being passed on to the residents, Aklavik elders. Mr. Speaker, I hope the Minister and I can get to the bottom of this today. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and I'll have questions later today.