Thank you, Madam Speaker. In the life of this Assembly, Madam Speaker, housing's been a big topic in Nunakput. In the Nunakput riding, the struggles of the constituents and the people I represent, 24 percent of our houses have mold problems, 18 percent have pest infestations, 25 percent have poor indoor air quality, 13 percent of our homes are overcrowded, 20 percent of our homes in Nunakput have someone who can't get their own home and are homeless. We have poor quality homes just because of age and replacement is slow. We have to live in the coldest and darkest location in the Northwest Territories. We have overcrowded homes, not enough homes to house the people. We face the highest cost of living and very little employment opportunities. There are very little options for the people in my riding to change their situation, and help is needed, Madam Speaker.
We need the Minister of housing to think outside the box, to be creative in solutions. We need the Minister of housing to work with local community governments to train up apprentices and local housing maintainers so we can begin to take ownership of our own homes. I will have questions for the Minister today at the appropriate time. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
Thank you, Member. Members' statements. Member for Kam Lake.
