Debates of June 13, 2016 (day 19)

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Motion 19-18(2): Addressing Core Housing Needs in the Northwest Territories

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 I will move the following motion:

Now therefore, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Deh Cho, that the Government of the Northwest Territories make a commitment to reducing the level of core need for all NWT housing by two per cent per year for four years so that we meet the national average; and further, that the government make investing in social housing a priority; and furthermore, that the government increase lobbying efforts to restore CMHC contributions for operations and maintenance, and that the GNWT organize its own spending to take maximum advantage of federal funds available. Furthermore, that the government develop a comprehensive and fully-costed strategic plan to achieve these goals and provide the plan to the Standing Committee on Social Development within 120 days. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.