Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, earlier this sitting I was very pleased to update this House on the establishment of the Northwest Territories Housing Forum. The NWT Housing Forum is just one of 42 program and policy changes that Housing NWT staff have been working tirelessly on in collaboration with partners from across the territory.
Mr. Speaker, later today I will table a progress update on the 42 actions arising from the program and policy review. The update, which will be posted on Housing NWT's website, gives a snapshot of where we are in terms of implementing those actions, many of which are already being implemented with many more continuing a roll out. Accountability is one of Housing NWT's core values as is set out in our mandate. This progress update is an important aspect of Housing NWT's accountability to the public and to our partners.
Mr. Speaker, Housing NWT is making excellent progress on the implementation of these actions. Only five of the actions are subject to a moderate amount of delay based on the originally projected timelines. Many of these actions are already being implemented, and some will require further work with the NWT Housing Forum and other partners to finalize.
Mr. Speaker, later today I will also be tabling Housing NWT's Energy Strategy and Energy Blueprint, along with a "what we heard" report. The energy plans are another action reinforced in the strategy which benefits from the input of the Council of Leaders working group and other partners.
Mr. Speaker, I am proud of these changes and proud of how the NWT staff and partners were making these possible. Every day, I am looking for more progress, more steps forward, to be made. Despite these changes though I want to make one thing perfectly clear. Housing NWT's renewal process is not yet complete. This process is embedded in Housing NWT's mandate and its approaches by promoting a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Renewal will have a lifetime beyond this Legislative Assembly.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to conclude by thanking Housing NWT's many partners and staff for making these changes possible, and I look forward to seeing the positive outcomes in the years to come. Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.
