Rocky Simpson
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Thank you, Mr. Norn. There is a motion on the floor to report progress. The motion is in order and non-debatable. All those in favour? Opposed? Abstentions? The motion is carried.
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I will now rise and report progress.
As I previously stated, the NWT Housing Corporation projects are essential and the bread and butter to small community contractors and a source of employment for the residents. I ask the Minister: how many projects are slated for those regional small communities this winter, and is the department in the position to add additional projects, if required, if we find contractors without work?
Thank you, Member. The motion is in order. To the motion.
Thank you, Member. The motion is in order. To the motion.
Question has been called. All those in favour? Opposed? Abstentions? The motion is carried.
---Carried
Thank you, committee. Do you agree that you have concluded consideration of Committee Report 6-19(2), Report on Remote Sitting?
Thank you, Madam Speaker. There are many small businesses throughout the NWT that are still struggling to survive these difficult economic times. Some are finding work and for various reasons others are not. The NWT Housing Corporation is in a position to provide that support to those without work. I'm referring to those businesses that are located in our regional and small communities. Madam Speaker, I'd like to ask the Minister responsible for the NWT Housing Corporation if she will commit to identifying those projects slated for the regional and smaller communities and work with those...
Thank you, Member. The motion is in order. To the motion.
Thank you, Member. The motion is in order. To the motion.
Question has been called. All those in favour? Opposed? Abstentions? The motion is carried.
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Member for Frame Lake.
Thank you, Member. The motion is in order. To the motion.