The revitalized Nunavut Homeownership Assistance Program (NHAP) was announced on Aug. 21 by Housing Minister Lorne Kusugak.

This program, with applications due by Oct. 18, would give approved Nunavummiut access to a loan of $250,000 towards the purchase and shipping of materials for their new home, with a period of up to 10 years for loan forgiveness. It will also offer home ownership education, in addition to project management and supervision throughout the construction process.

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Marla Limousin, the executive director of the Nunavut Association of Municipalities, is pleased to see the GN modernize the NHAP.

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Iqaluit-Manirajak MLA Adam Lightstone can foresee roadblocks in the capital city, however.

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Limousin made clear that she was speaking on behalf of the communities outside of Iqaluit. 

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