Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the increase will depend on the approval of a supplementary estimate by the Legislature. I think the amount is $750,000. Once that is approved, Mr. Speaker, my department will work as quickly as possible with the groups that are funded under the Alcohol and Drug Program throughout the Northwest Territories to adjust contributions to reflect the increased support to worker's wages. I should explain the proposal is that the increases would be retroactive to April 1 of this fiscal year. Mr. Speaker, if the supp is approved in a timely fashion, we will immediately have the authority to begin reworking those contribution agreements to provide the support. I think the Member is suggesting that it would be nice if it could happen before Christmas and I will endeavour to do so. Thank you.
Dennis Patterson on Question 92-12(3): Increase For Alcohol And Drug Workers
In the Legislative Assembly on November 25th, 1992. See this statement in context.
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Question 92-12(3): Increase For Alcohol And Drug Workers
Item 5: Oral Questions
November 24th, 1992
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Dennis Patterson Iqaluit
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