The official opposition is alarmed at the number of NLHC units which are vacant. An ATTIPP request by the PCs reveals that that the number of vacant units has grown from 290 in March to 307 as of the first week in December.
Leader Tony Wakeham says that shows the situation is growing worse, not better.
He says the numbers should be updated and come from Premier Furey and his housing minister every week given the housing crunch in the province.
He also says in the two months since the Liberals released their 5-point plan to fix the 143 units needing repairs, the number has actually grown to 151.
He says when you build a home, you know the target date for when you will be handed over the keys. In a housing crisis such as the one we are in, the Premier should have the updated numbers on his desk every single week.