So with the information I've been provided, Housing NWT does not receive funding from CIRNAC every year. In the 2022-fiscal year, the federal government announced a two-year funding allocation for Housing NWT to invest in public housing. This budget announcement was separate from the funding announced as distinction-based funding for Indigenous governments for housing. Housing NWT was very pleased to see that the funding going to Indigenous governments to support the housing needs in the Northwest Territories. Moving forward, though, Housing NWT intends to work in partnership with Indigenous governments when talking to Canada about funding for housing needs. Housing NWT will continue to work with each Indigenous government to make determinations about roles and responsibilities. Not all Indigenous governments are interested in taking on public housing, and they see a continued role for Housing NWT in their regions. Housing NWT recognizes the need to work with Indigenous governments and take their lead in terms of their role with housing in their communities. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Lucy Kuptana on Question 242-20(1): Housing Northwest Territories Funding
In the Legislative Assembly on June 5th, 2024. See this statement in context.
Question 242-20(1): Housing Northwest Territories Funding
Oral Questions
June 5th, 2024
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