Debates of May 27, 2024 (day 16)

Date
May
27
2024
Session
20th Assembly, 1st Session
Day
16
Speaker
Members Present
Hon. Caitlin Cleveland, Mr. Edjericon, Mr. Hawkins, Hon. Lucy Kuptana, Hon. Jay Macdonald, Hon. Vince McKay, Ms. Morgan, Mr. Morse, Mr. Nerysoo, Ms. Reid, Mr. Rodgers, Hon. Lesa Semmler, Hon. R.J. Simpson, Mr. Testart, Mr. Thompson, Mrs. Weyallon Armstrong, Hon. Caroline Wawzonek, Mrs. Yakeleya
Topics
Statements

Question 188-20(1): Affordable Housing for Elders

Speaker: MRS. WEYALLON ARMSTRONG

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, it's a continue with my housing question.

Can the Minister of housing prioritize the transfer of housing stock to elderly clients over 60 years of age who live in their family home? Thank you.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Thank you, Member from Monfwi. Minister responsible for Housing NWT.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would have to look at the information with Housing NWT and follow up with the Member regarding the question of prioritization. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Speaker: MRS. WEYALLON ARMSTRONG

Thank you. Can the Minister of housing direct new resources to work with elderly clients who are out of the workforce yet accumulating arrears on the housing unit? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. What Housing NWT can do is we can look at the cases, again, with elders that are facing arrears and follow up with the Member. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Speaker: MRS. WEYALLON ARMSTRONG

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Can the Minister of housing modify the collection process to support elders to age in place? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Like I mentioned earlier, we are looking at reviewing the forgiveness policy with Housing NWT and that will be brought to FMB and Cabinet and for discussion with the Members. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Thank you, Minister for Housing NWT. Oral questions. Member from Tu NedheWiilideh.