3.1.1.13

Description: 
Preparing to take maximum advantage of federal housing funds when available. (ongoing)
Lead Dept: 
NWTHC
Priority: 
3.1
Parent Commitment: 
3.1.1
Status: 
Fulfilled
Restructured COC: 
Social Envelope
Number: 
13
Deputy Minister Committee: 
Social Envelope
Background Information: 

COST OF LIVING

Commitment 3.1.1 – We will continue to implement northern solutions for northern housing by:
Preparing to take maximum advantage of federal housing funds when available.

In 2017, the Minister and NWTHC staff met with Hon. Jean-Yves Duclos to discuss the urgency of NWT’s housing needs and the logistical challenges that we face in delivering housing.

During this meeting, the NWT presented opportunities for new programming that could be delivered in the NWT in partnership with Canada. New programming examples were developed by the NWT to align with both program and policy objectives outlined by Canada in ongoing National Housing Strategy work, and the mandate and priorities of the 18th Legislative Assembly.

Canada committed to exploring the matter of additional funds in consideration of the significant amount of money the Government of the NWT spends on housing in relation to its total budget.