Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is directed to the Minister of Social Services. On November 29, 1993, the Minister of Social Services, in the House, said that there has been an increase of $2 million in the past 18 months in social assistance food allowances. Also, she indicated additional expenditures of about $400,000 a year as a result of the increase in the food allowances. She also stated that recent expenditures resulted in additional expenditures of $1.6 million. She also stated that, for a family of four, the changes will mean an increase of up to $280 a month. Everything seems to be directed towards an increase for everyone in the Northwest Territories who receives social assistance. The fact is, Mr. Speaker, my communities of Pelly Bay, Gjoa Haven and Taloyoak have received a reduction in food allowances. I wonder if the Minister will assure that, as a result of her Minister's statement, there will be, in fact, increases in Pelly Bay, Gjoa Haven and Taloyoak in social assistance food allowances. Thank you.
John Ningark on Question 230-12(4): Increases In Social Assistance Rates
In the Legislative Assembly on December 8th, 1993. See this statement in context.
Question 230-12(4): Increases In Social Assistance Rates
Item 5: Oral Questions
December 7th, 1993
Page 533
John Ningark Natilikmiot
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