The federal government plans in the near future to consider a new housing policy that would improve housing conditions as well as strengthen aboriginal control and accountability. As stated in its Liberal plan for Canada entitled "Creating Opportunity": "The government will work with aboriginal peoples to develop an approach to housing that emphasizes community control, local resources and flexibility in design and labour requirements".
The new policy would also reduce the gap in the availability of adequate, affordable housing; increase self-reliance through greater employment and business opportunities, including those
identified in recommendation No. 3; encourage broader participation by private sector business and financial institutions; and promote skills development initiatives.