Housing NWT has released its second update on the progress of the Housing NWT Renewal Strategy. This marks an important step in its commitment to increasing access to affordable housing for Northwest Territories (NWT) residents and making more homes for Northerners.

Since the launch of its renewed mandate in 2022, Housing NWT has completed 31 of the 42 actions. Eight actions are still in progress, and three are ongoing. Housing NWT is pleased to report that all actions are expected to be completed during the 20th Legislative Assembly.

Since 2022, Housing NWT has been aligning its programs and policies with its renewed mission to ensure that they are client-centred and transparent.

Some of the notable completed actions that have positively impacted NWT residents include:

• An Asset Management Policy framework to guide sustainable and proactive housing maintenance
• An Energy Management Strategy and Action Plan
• Making public housing healthier by banning smoking
• Improving support for low-income residents
• A plain-language Tenant Orientation Handbook (currently available in English, French and Tłı̨chǫ).

Housing NWT remains committed to strengthening the capacity of its staff and Local Housing Organizations through ongoing training, while continuing to collaborate with Indigenous governments and community leaders to effectively respond to the housing challenges in the NWT.

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“Housing NWT’s Renewal Strategy has been guided by the voices of NWT residents, Indigenous governments and community leaders, reflecting our commitment to listening and ensuring that we are doing everything we can to find places for people to call home. We are moving forward with a clear vision that puts residents first, strengthens partnerships and ensures our housing programs are inclusive and built to serve the long-term needs of our Northern residents.”

- Lucy Kuptana, Minister Responsible for Housing NWT

Quick facts

• Housing NWT has completed 31 of its 42 mandated actions, with eight remaining actions in progress and three ongoing.
• All outstanding actions are anticipated to be completed in the life of the 20th Legislative Assembly.
• The final update of the Renewal Strategy provides a comprehensive overview of the actions Housing NWT has taken to increase housing availability for Northern residents.

Related links

• Housing NWT Renewal – Policy & Program Review Action Update
• A Strategy for the Renewal of the NWT Housing Corporation

For media requests, please contact:
Manager, Communications
Housing Northwest Territories
Government of the Northwest Territories
NWTHC_Comms@gov.nt.ca