Mr. Speaker, notwithstanding the significant monies that are being spent, which I acknowledge, the reality is that the cost of accidents and the short fall between the costs of dealing with those accidents and the reassessment revenue has meant that the board is in a difficult financial situation and is forced to pass on those increased costs to the users. Mr. Speaker, I think the board's philosophy is that it is only by increasing and monitoring awareness -- and, yes, I would agree spending more money even than what we are spending now -- that accidents can be cut back in severity and in number so that in future, rates can be reduced and the trend of spiralling rates that we have seen in recent years can be reversed. That is the board's theory, Mr. Speaker. We have to do more in safety awareness and inspection if we are to stop the increased cost of accidents in coming years. That is the only way rates will come down. Thank you.
Dennis Patterson on Question 95-12(3): W.C.B. Administrative Budget Increases
In the Legislative Assembly on November 25th, 1992. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 95-12(3): W.c.b. Administrative Budget Increases
Question 95-12(3): W.C.B. Administrative Budget Increases
Item 5: Oral Questions
November 24th, 1992
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Dennis Patterson Iqaluit
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