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Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 127)

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to recognize a couple of students from Fort Providence Deh Gah School; they're acting as pages today Tianna Head and Shyanne Weninger. They're in the building somewhere. I'd like to welcome them and hope they enjoy their time here in Yellowknife. It's wonderful to see them both here in the Legislative Assembly building. Mahsi.

Question 1239-19(2): Local Housing Organizations Preventative Maintenance Program
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 127)

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker, and mahsi to the Minister for that. It would have been interesting to ask for financial statements as to the surpluses that go back to headquarters because it may show a lack of a preventative maintenance program.

Mr. Speaker, I'm certain headquarters can determine if and when a preventative maintenance program is not being adhered to. Is there a reporting mechanism that is available to headquarters to determine if a preventative maintenance program is being followed at the LHO levels? Mahsi.

Question 1239-19(2): Local Housing Organizations Preventative Maintenance Program
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 127)

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my Member's statement spoke of the lack of a preventative maintenance program at the LHO level. This could be for all LHOs in the Northwest Territories. Can the Housing Minister advise if there is such a program at the LHO level and who conducts these checks? Mahsi.

Member’s Statement 1234-19(2): Local Housing Organizations Preventative Maintenance Program
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 127)

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, recently I had a tenant of a local housing organization contact me with concerns related to the furnace. The furnace started with a bang and when they went to investigate, there was soot spewing all over the furnace room. Mr. Speaker, it would make the hair on the back of your head stand out. I was even provided photos of the situation, and it didn't look good. The couple were very concerned as they didn't know if they were breathing carbon monoxide along with the soot, and this was on a weekend. Fortunately, an LHO maintenance personnel attended to their...

Committee Motion 300-19(2): Tabled Document 723-19(2): Capital Estimates 2023-2024 – Health and Social Services – Deferral of Department (page 38), Carried
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 124)

I take that as a comment. Any further questions in this section? Mr. O'Reilly.

Committee Motion 302-19(2): Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environmental Report on the Review of Bill 52, Elevators and Lifts Act – Public Availability of Report Described in Section 68 of the act, Rescinded
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 124)

The motion is in order. To the motion. Question has been excuse me, Mr. O'Reilly.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 124)

Mr. Johnson.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 124)

Minister.

Committee Motion 300-19(2): Tabled Document 723-19(2): Capital Estimates 2023-2024 – Health and Social Services – Deferral of Department (page 38), Carried
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 124)

Mahsi. Committee, the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment begins on page 46. We will defer the departmental totals and review the estimates by activity summary beginning at page 48 with minerals and petroleum resources, with information item on page 49. Any questions from committee? Mr. Johnson.

Committee Motion 300-19(2): Tabled Document 723-19(2): Capital Estimates 2023-2024 – Health and Social Services – Deferral of Department (page 38), Carried
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 124)

Ms. WeyallonArmstrong.