Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Minister responsible for the W.C.B. Mr. Speaker, the board has announced that there will be an average 12 per cent increase in the rates which employees will have to pay commencing January 1, 1993. Some industries and primarily the construction sector will increase by about 25 per cent over the 1992 rates. It is absolutely incredible that during times of recession, which has been harder on people of the Northwest Territories in business than ever before, that the Workers' Compensation Board should be in a position where it places this additional burden by escalating these rates. Will the Minister indicate to the House what his own role has been in allowing these rates to go through?
John Todd on Question 51-12(3): Minister's Role In W.C.B. Rate Increases
In the Legislative Assembly on November 23rd, 1992. See this statement in context.
Question 51-12(3): Minister's Role In W.C.B. Rate Increases
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November 22nd, 1992
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John Todd Keewatin Central
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