Yes. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and I thank the Honourable Member for that question because I agree that there are barriers in place now which do prevent people from pursuing other forms of employment or pursuing hunting, which we would all like to see them do as an alternative to being on welfare. Mr. Speaker, I can tell the Member that this matter is under review by the government, and I am hopeful in my term I will be able to see some reform in our present system so we can deal with the very problem the Member has raised. It is something which needs attention and it is being worked on. Thank you.
Dennis Patterson on Question 7-12(3): Review Of Social Assistance Policy
In the Legislative Assembly on November 18th, 1992. See this statement in context.
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Question 7-12(3): Review Of Social Assistance Policy
Item 5: Oral Questions
November 17th, 1992
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Dennis Patterson Iqaluit
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