Right now, the way the government is structured, the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs pays the subsidy to the municipality. It is a budgeted item. When the home owner has to pay his or her own water rates, the money is then transferred from DPW's budget to MACA to pay the subsidy.
Mr. Menard on Bill 17: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1993-94
In the Legislative Assembly on March 1st, 1993. See this statement in context.
Bill 17: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1993-94
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 28th, 1993
Page 675
Menard
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