Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Housing solutions and bilaterals. Mr. Speaker, firstly I would like to recognize the many bilateral funding resources secured by the Government of the Northwest Territories through the previous timelines of FPT sessions held with the Government of Canada.
Mr. Speaker, it is a mandate of this government to build stronger families and stronger communities. One aspect of achieving this is through affordable housing. Then there are the many opportunities during construction.
In November 2018 the NWT Housing Corporation concluded bilateral negotiations for a 10-year agreement. Under this agreement, there is a number of resource programming. One can say this is a financial case in the contributions to our NWT core need. The success to the objectives underneath this strategy is and will be measured by the affordable units provided in the communities. This can be achieved by essential planning.
Mr. Speaker, a primary first step is reviewing the expense taken in drafting and tabling the core need assessment survey tabled during the spring of 2016.
Mr. Speaker, to further extend our secured resources and the principles of best value the NWT Housing Corporation should include the Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund as criteria to assisting our communities with affordable energy-efficient homes as part of the community development sessions.
Mr. Speaker, this initiative would not only provide meaningful needed homes while showcasing low-emission, energy-efficient programs. Later, Mr. Speaker, I will have questions to the appropriate Minister of Housing. Mahsi.