Paulie Chinna, Minister Responsible for Housing Northwest Territories (NWT), issued the following statement to commemorate National Housing Day:
“National Housing Day is a time to reflect on housing challenges in the Northwest Territories and identify the progress we’ve made to reduce core housing need.
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Madam Speaker, Housing Northwest Territories marks its 50th year. With our Strategic renewal underway, Housing NWT is seeking to make improvements to the way we do business, and in particular focus on building and establishing stronger partnerships.
Leading up to National Housing Day on November 22, I would like to share with you some exciting things happening as well as celebrating the people who have made a difference in supporting Housing’s work over the years.
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Mr. Speaker, the Government of the Northwest Territories remains dedicated to strengthening its leadership and authority on climate change, as well as ensuring that climate change impacts are specifically considered when making government decisions.
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Mr. Speaker, partnerships are key to addressing the territory’s housing crisis.
Through partnerships with Indigenous governments and communities, we are effectively finding housing solutions that recognize the unique needs of communities across the NWT. As we advance the Housing NWT renewal strategy, I am pleased to report that these partnerships are already leading to real, meaningful work that will improve quality of life for residents.
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Mr. Speaker, today I am pleased to acknowledge the efforts of Indigenous governments and the federal government on their approach to addressing housing and infrastructure needs. I would like to congratulate the Gwich’in Tribal Council, the Tłı̨chǫ Government and the Délı̨nę Got’ıne Government, on the recent federal funding announcement of $78.6 million for community infrastructure and housing.
This funding includes:
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Mr. Speaker, since becoming the Minister Responsible for Housing Northwest Territories, I have repeatedly spoken on the theme of partnership. This is because the Northwest Territories is in a housing crisis that cannot be solved by any one government alone.
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Mr. Speaker, education is very valuable and important in creating long-term success for our residents. To address ongoing shortages of qualified trade workers in NWT communities, the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation is committed to supporting training for apprentices.
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Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to rise again today to announce the completion of another step in the strategic renewal of the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation.
The Northwest Territories Housing Corporation (NWTHC) is beginning its 50th anniversary celebrations with a new name and updated visual identity as part of the Strategy for Renewal of the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation.
