Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And yes, I do agree with the Member, absolutely. And when I had this portfolio, I wanted to see significant changes. I do come from a smaller community. And I do come home, and I see these struggles right at the ground level, right from homelessness to outdated mortgages to mold in houses. And, you know, do we have the budget to address each and every one of these issues? This government and this portfolio has a hundred-unit rollout. And I know it doesn't seem as significant, but we -- Mr. Speaker, we haven't had a replenishment of units in the last four decades. And with the collaboration with the Indigenous governments, I brought forward the messaging from housing is that, you know, if you're not going to -- if the federal government is not going to fund the territorial government, then fund the Indigenous governments directly, recognize those federal agreements, recognize those negotiations that are going on. And with that, successfully we were able to see approximately $650,000 coming to the Northwest Territories but directly going to the Indigenous governments, and we work with them side by side, Mr. Speaker. But one thing I don't agree with is the Member did not fail with the approach and working with us. She has brought this portfolio to a different level where we are thinking differently. A lot of her advocacy has contributed to the policy changes, and I appreciate all of those comments coming forward. Thank you so much. Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.
Paulie Chinna on Question 1571-19(2): Housing Stability Worker
In the Legislative Assembly on June 2nd, 2023. See this statement in context.
Question 1571-19(2): Housing Stability Worker
Oral Questions
June 2nd, 2023
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