About
The Standing Committee on Social Development shall consider the following matters with respect to the Departments of Education, Culture and Employment; Health and Social Services; Justice (Solicitor General); and Housing Northwest Territories:
- Review multi-year business plans and budgets, bills, boards and agencies, including the Status of Women Council and programs for seniors, youth, and persons with disabilities;
- Review departmental performance, including that of boards and agencies;
- Shall consider issues related to social, cultural and justice policy;
- Shall consider issues related to mental health and addictions;
- Shall consider issues related to sport and recreation;
- Shall consider issues related to housing and homelessness; and
- Shall consider any other matter referred by the House.
Background
The Standing Committee on Social Development consists of no more then 6 Regular Members and 3 Regular Member alternates.
Members
Seeking Input on Housing as a Human Right
Are you a landlord or a developer in the NWT? You may be able to assist MLAs on the Standing Committee on Social Development with their project on Housing as a Human Right.
MLAs want to hear from NWT landlords and developers on what implementing housing as a human right would look like for you. What would the challenges be? How would it affect your operations? How could the GNWT incentivize you to incorporate the concept of housing as a human right in your business?
Send your thoughts in writing or simply request more information on this initiative by contacting @email by November 1, 2024.
How to Provide Feedback
- Written Submissions: Send a letter to the Committee containing your thoughts, ideas, perspectives, and comments.
- NOTE: These are considered public documents unless marked as confidential.
- Oral Comments: Speak with the Committee in person (or virtually).
Contact
To send written submissions, arrange to provide oral comments, or for more information on any Committee business, please email the Committee at @email.