Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I have a very short general comment and perhaps a question, if I may. I know this bill, with good intentions, would try to eliminate hassles of introducing legislation every time they need to collect $500 or more. However, my concern is that it seems to give a message to the social workers or other government employees to become even more careless in dissemination of government funds to individuals who may have been eligible at first but later become ineligible, through employment or uncollectable financial loans from the government. Will there be a policy or statement of intent somewhere from the government that available means will be used to collect the outstanding overpayments or loans, despite this bill being in effect, if it is passed?
James Arvaluk on Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on April 1st, 1992. See this statement in context.
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 31st, 1992
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James Arvaluk Aivilik
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