Thank you, Mr. Chair. At this point, we are investing in energy-efficiency things that will actually help save money. For example, replacing fuel tanks, hot water tanks, putting LED lightbulbs in every single public housing unit. So we are expecting that there may be an increased cost until people learn to close their windows and to conserve energy. What we have decided not to do is that we will not be increasing our rent. I need to point out that the Northwest Territories, between 4 and 14.5 per cent of income goes to public housing. The standard across Canada is 30 per cent. So even though we have a lot of room that we could actually charge people more rent, we have made a decision not to. Once we do the utilities, we will be watching them very closely over the time to make sure that people can still afford to keep them. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Caroline Cochrane on Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 22nd, 2017. See this statement in context.
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
February 21st, 2017
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