Frederick Blake Jr.

Thank you, Mr. McLeod. If everybody has agreed, we will go into detail. We will defer page 27 until after consideration of the department detail. Okay, that brings us to page 28. Aboriginal Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations, active position summary, information item. Any questions? Mr. Nadli.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today, I want to talk about the challenges some residents face when they try to access housing programs for home ownership, repairs, and renovations. This is no small issue. Housing adequacy is one of the biggest obstacles facing residents in our small communities. Right now, the PATH program helps NWT residents who want to own their own home. The amount of money you can access depends on where you live, as well as your income. Mr. Speaker, I'm glad the Housing Corporation recognizes the differences in cost of living across the NWT, but the problem is that these rules...

Thank you, Mr. O'Reilly. Minister McLeod.

Thank you, Mr. Vanthuyne. Mr. McLeod.

Thank you. That brings us to page 129, Executive Council, offices, operations expenditure summary, activity total $3,734,000. Any questions? Ms. Green.

Thank you, Mr. McLeod. Anything further, Mr. O'Reilly?

Thank you, Ms. Ballantyne. Thank you, Mr. Vanthuyne. Committee, go back to page 118, Executive, revenue summary, information item. Any further questions?

Great. Thank you, committee, that brings us to page 125, Executive, directorate, operations expenditure summary, $6,859,000. Mr. Nadli.

Thank you, Mr. Thompson. Mr. McLeod. Thank you, Mr. McLeod, I will turn to Ms. Turner.

Thank you. Sergeant-at-Arms, please escort the witnesses into the Chamber.