Statements in Debates
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My final question, can the Minister identify which communities were overfunded using the old funding model? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Can the Minister of MACA explain how MACA is communicating with community governments and Indigenous governments through regional superintendents?
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. What contingency plans, if any, have been put in place to address similar situations in the future? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I would like to address the condition of the Dempster Highway during the summer and fall season. The portion of the highway that I am referring to is between Wrangling River and Inuvik. This portion of highway has never been this bad before. I have been receiving calls, text messages, on a daily basis from concerned residents from all over the Beaufort Delta region.
Mr. Speaker, I've driven the Dempster Highway for many years, and I can attest the concerns of the residents of the Beaufort Delta when they state that they have never seen this highway in such bad...
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In the past, I suggested that major maintenance be conducted during the seasonal closure of the highway when there's less traffic and all maintenance can be completed, including dust control. Has this option ever been considered? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My questions are in reference to my Member's statement with the highway, summer and fall. What were some of the factors that caused the deterioration of the Dempster Highway between Wrangling River and Inuvik this summer and early fall? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Are there any indicators from recent activities, or lack of activities, where you feel the government should take back the responsibility of the infrastructure throughout the NWT? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today to speak about a critical issue in our territory and especially in our small communities. It's housing. We know there is a housing crisis in this territory. Shortages of housing, inadequate housing, and a great need for public housing. Last week, the Minister of Housing NWT stated that the waitlist for housing across the North is 897 applications. I've asked myself, Mr. Speaker, in this House, how can this be the case if suitability, accessibility, and affordability of housing is a priority of this government.
Mr. Speaker, the Government of the Northwest...
Thank you, Mr. Chair. In Fort McPherson, you have nine units. When we were in McPherson this spring, you took a tour of one of the units that are over 50 years old and there are more units in that category. Do you know if these are the similar ones that are being renovated in Fort McPherson? Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. How is Housing NWT addressing the issue of suitability of housing? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.