GNWT Housing Policy Review

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YELLOWKNIFE (Thursday, June 23, 2011) – NWT residents are invited to participate in a review that will refocus the GNWT's approach to providing housing programs and services. The online public survey is available at http://survey.stats.gov.nt.ca/ShelterPolicy/ and the deadline for responses is July 29.

 

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Amber O'Reilly

Constituency Assistant / Assistante de la circonscription électorale

MLA - Frame Lake / Députée, Frame Lake

Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories / Assemblée Législative des Territoires du Nord-Ouest

 

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GNWT Looking to Revamp Housing Programs

YELLOWKNIFE (Thursday, June 23, 2011) – NWT residents are invited to participate in a
review that will refocus the GNWT's approach to providing housing programs and services.

The Shelter Policy Review will include workshops with regional and community leadership,
meetings with residents, clients, and non-government organizations that provide housing
services, and an online survey for NWT residents.

"We know that housing is one of the most important issues in our communities," said Robert C.
McLeod, Minister Responsible for the NWT Housing Corporation. "This review is an important
step in re-focusing the GNWT's approach to housing. We want to hear the views and ideas from
as many NWT residents as possible."

When completed, the review will outline a long-term vision for housing in the Northwest
Territories. It will increase consistency in the way programs are developed and delivered,
address the decrease in funding from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, and
propose solutions to housing infrastructure challenges. The report will be submitted to
the Members of the 17th Legislative Assembly for their consideration in setting the next
government's policies.

"Improving the quality and cost of shelter is a priority for the GNWT," said Minister
McLeod. "Housing costs are a significant factor in the cost of living in our territory. I am
committed to finding greater effectiveness, efficiencies and a more client-focused, service-
oriented approach to housing programs in our communities."

The survey is available online at http://nwthc.gov.nt.ca, at Local Housing Organizations, and at
the NWT Housing Corporation's regional offices until July 29, 2011.

For more information:

Paula MacFadyen
Manager, Strategic Planning, Policy and Communications
NWT Housing Corporation
873-3051

Media requests for interviews with Members of the Executive Council may be directed to:

Office of the Press Secretary • Premier/Cabinet
Government of the Northwest Territories • PO Box 1320 • Yellowknife • NT • X1A 2L9
Tel: (867) 669-2302 • Fax: (867) 873-0111