I would like to direct my question to the Minister responsible for the Workers' Compensation Board. Mr. Speaker, under section 10(1) of the Workers' Compensation Board, it describes the occupations of hunters and trappers as "principally engaged in hunting and trapping." But under the regulation it also puts a price tag on what that means. In other words a person has to make over $10,000 in order for them to be principally engaged in hunting and trapping. I would like to know why the Minister or the department has chosen to put a price tag on what "principally engaged" means, since the definition does not necessarily restrict it to only money. I think it is a way of life for aboriginal people and I do not think there should be a price tag on it. Why did they decide to put $10,000 on it in order for a hunter or trapper to be eligible for compensation?
Samuel Gargan on Question O23-12(1): Workers' Compensation For Hunters And Trappers
In the Legislative Assembly on December 10th, 1991. See this statement in context.
Question O23-12(1): Workers' Compensation For Hunters And Trappers
Item 5: Oral Questions
December 9th, 1991
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Samuel Gargan Deh Cho
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