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Mr. Speaker, today I would like to provide an update on the progress of Housing NWT’s Community Housing Plans, which is a comprehensive, detailed information document to better direct housing investment in NWT communities.

Through partnerships with Indigenous governments, community governments, and stakeholders, over the last three years housing plans have been completed in Fort Good Hope, Whatì, Paulatuk, Enterprise, Nahanni Butte, and the Kátł’odeeche First Nation.

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Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to inform this House that the draft NWT Energy Management Strategy is out for public feedback until February 21, 2023.  

This strategic approach will support both Housing NWT’s energy goals and objectives, as well the strategic objectives of the GNWT’s 2030 Energy Strategy, and a long-term view towards guiding energy management decisions and investments. The strategy will also support skills training, economic development opportunities and more reliable and sustainable energy systems for Housing NWT. 

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Mr. Speaker, in the past two years, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada has provided over 50 million dollars in funding support. This year Housing NWT is again delivering an exceptionally large capital program of over 104 million dollars.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking input from residents and organizations on the Housing NWT Energy Management Strategy.

Orienté par la stratégie de renouvellement d’Habitation TNO, le gouvernement des Territoires du Nord-Ouest (GTNO) augmentera le financement offert par la plupart de ses programmes de réparation pour propriétaires.

Le financement offert par les programmes suivants a augmenté de 10 000 $ à 15 000 $ par demandeur admissible :

Orienté par la Stratégie de renouvellement d’Habitation TNO, le gouvernement des Territoires du Nord-Ouest (GTNO) adopte une nouvelle approche pour concevoir des duplex pour personnes âgées en collaborant davantage avec les membres de la collectivité.

Le GTNO a mis en place un processus de collaboration avec les membres des collectivités de Fort McPherson, de Fort Simpson, de Fort Resolution, de Tulita et de Behchokǫ̀ pour concevoir et construire cinq logements sociaux (duplex) pour personnes âgées.

Orienté par la stratégie de renouvellement d’Habitation TNO, le gouvernement des Territoires du Nord-Ouest (GTNO) a mis à jour le Programme de réparations d’urgence; les demandeurs n’auront désormais plus besoin de verser une quote-part pour y avoir accès.

Paulie Chinna, ministre responsable d’Habitation TNO, a fait la déclaration suivante pour souligner la Journée nationale de l’habitation :

« La Journée nationale de l’habitation est l’occasion de réfléchir aux défis liés au logement aux Territoires du Nord-Ouest et de constater les progrès que nous avons réalisés pour réduire les besoins impérieux en matière de logement.

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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.