Julie Green
Statements in Debates
Thank you, Member for Inuvik Twin Lakes. Madam Premier.
Thank you, Madam Chair. My concern with this area is that the prior government committed millions of dollars in shared funding to these three projects, which I really don't believe can be developed and completed simultaneously. We have a lot of money tied up in these three projects, in the start-up for them, in things like environmental assessment and design, where we know that all three projects can't go simultaneously. We also know that the millions tied up in the start-up of the three projects could, in some cases, be used for more urgent priorities, such as housing, for example. My...
Thank you, Member for Inuvik Twin Lakes. Madam Premier.
I appreciate the answer from the Minister. In my mind, the premise of a co-investment fund is that applications are jointly reviewed and decisions are made, so I don't understand or appreciate the siloed approach between what goes to the CMHC and what goes to the Housing Corporation if both are requested to be investors in this project. What can you do to try and work more effectively with the CMHC so that you have the same information at the same time that they have the information?
Thank you, Madam Premier. Member for Kam Lake.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My questions are also for the Minister responsible for the NWT Housing Corporation. In a couple of her answers today, the Minister suggested that there may be problems with the building. I would like her to elaborate on what she thinks those problems are. Thank you.
Thank you, Mr. Goldney. Member for Kam Lake.
Mr. Speaker, your committee has been considering Tabled Document 12-19(2) and would like to report progress. Mr. Speaker, I move that the report of the Committee of the Whole be concurred with. Mahsi.
Thank you, Member for Kam Lake. Premier.
Thank you, Madam Premier. Are there any further questions on page 21, "Reduce the cost of power and increase the use of alternative and renewable energy"? Mr. Norn.