Caroline Cochrane

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I will let Mr. Martin speak to that one.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Currently, there’s 43, but they’re just coming on stream, so that is why we have so many, and it’s 13 per cent vacancy rate. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. That is not our understanding. We have had several meetings with the Salvation Army, and they have talked about using either the main floor of the normal Salvation Army building or the bottom floor of the Bailey House. We will double check to make sure that they haven’t changed their mind. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. That is correct. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I didn’t catch that. Yes, correct. We haven’t finished the project yet, so we want to actually leave the money where it is because sometimes projects do come in over expenditure. If the projects come in under costing, all of the savings will be re-profiled to stay within the homelessness initiatives that we have. Thank you, Mr. Chair

Thank you, Mr. Chair. The department has made a really conscious effort into the collection of arrears, so at this point, it is improving. However, as Mr. Anderson has pointed out, we’re kind of at the process of getting the new CRA assessments, so we’re not too sure what we’ll be faced coming forward. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. On my right is Jeff Anderson. He is the president and the CEO of the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation. On my left is Jim Martin. He is the vice president of finance and infrastructure services. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I do appreciate the Member’s comments. I think that the whole of the GNWT is committed, like I say, to housing and recognize the need, and is committed to trying to address the needs of the residents of the NWT as best as possible. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Yes. It is $70,000 a year for operating and maintenance. That will be continued. Then we have budgeted $400,000 per unit to be able to provide the units in the community. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I’ll let Mr. Anderson answer that one.