In part due to COVID, the Government of Canada, through CMHC, launched the Rapid Housing Initiative, a $1-billion program to help address urgent housing needs of vulnerable Canadians through the rapid construction of affordable housing. The aim of the program is to commit all funds before March 31, 2021, to ensure that housing is available within 12 months of the agreement. Has the Minister been in contact with her federal counterpart to discuss this government's participation in the program? How does the Minister see this program benefitting the NWT, and are we in negotiation to access a portion of these funds?
Rocky Simpson on Question 418-19(2): Northwest Territories Housing Corporation Funding, Policies and Staffing
In the Legislative Assembly on October 28th, 2020. See this statement in context.
Question 418-19(2): Northwest Territories Housing Corporation Funding, Policies and Staffing
Oral Questions
October 28th, 2020
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