Mr. Speaker, I believe the Minister of Personnel is aware of the case of Shovinai Mike. This lady made plans to move to a new unit before the new staff housing policy was announced, because with a family of six and a husband who is a student, she needed a cheaper unit with lower rent. I think the Minister's staff knew that when she requested the move. The problem, Mr. Speaker, is that she got caught in the new strategy. It was announced as coming into effect April 1, and it will now come into affect July 1, 1993. She has been hit with the new rent right away. This seems very unfair and she is feeling betrayed. Would the Minister consider ensuring that the implementation of the new rent increase on this employee, who moved in good faith and was told to expect lower rent, will now be delayed until the strategy is finalized?
Dennis Patterson on Question 258-12(3): Delay Implementation Of Constituent's Rent Increase
In the Legislative Assembly on February 18th, 1993. See this statement in context.
Question 258-12(3): Delay Implementation Of Constituent's Rent Increase
Item 5: Oral Questions
February 17th, 1993
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Dennis Patterson Iqaluit
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