Debates of October 15, 2020 (day 37)

Date
October
15
2020
Session
19th Assembly, 2nd Session
Day
37
Members Present
Hon. Diane Archie, Hon. Frederick Blake Jr, , Mr. Bonnetrouge, Hon. Paulie Chinna, Ms. Cleveland, Hon. Caroline Cochrane, Hon. Julie Green, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Lafferty, Ms. Martselos, Ms. Nokleby, Mr. Norn, Mr. O'Reilly, Ms. Semmler, Hon. R.J. Simpson, Mr. Rocky Simpson, Hon. Shane Thompson, Hon. Caroline Wawzonek.
Topics
Statements

Written Question 19-19(2): Homeowners Insurance

Mr. Speaker, the third set of questions is for the Minister responsible for the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation. According to the Northwest Territories Bureau of Statistics, 42.7 percent of Northwest Territories homes are in need of at least one major repair, and Government of the Northwest Territories major home repair funding programs require applicant homeowners to have homeowners' insurance, but, because of the remote location and limited services available in most northern communities, residents do not qualify for homeowners' insurance.

How does the Government of the Northwest Territories intend to support homeowners in remote northern communities to access homeowners' insurance;

How many Northwest Territories homeowners do not qualify for home insurance because of their community location; and

How does lack of homeowners' insurance and associated disrepair drive northern homelessness?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.