Rebecca Mike on Committee Motion 108-12(3): To Adopt Recommendation 20

In the Legislative Assembly on March 17th, 1993. See this statement in context.

Committee Motion 108-12(3): To Adopt Recommendation 20
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

March 16th, 1993

Page 993

Rebecca Mike Baffin Central

Yes, Mr. Chairman. Thank you for the opportunity to provide opening remarks to the Assembly on behalf of the Department of Social Services.

The major thrusts of the budget for this year are as follows: operating costs of $304,000 for opening a new alcohol and drug treatment centre in Iqaluit; $705,000 cost of living increases for alcohol and drug workers; an increase of $1.5 million in social assistance to cover greater demand and $1 million for the improved food allowance; $170,000 for the senior citizens' supplementary benefits; and, the opening of two new personal care homes for elders on the Hay River Reserve, $254,000, and in Fort Franklin, $277,000.

There are 204 indeterminate person years and 15.2 casual person years associated with this funding. Revenue for the period is estimated at $28.5 million.

Mr. Chairman, this completes my budget presentation and I am prepared to answer any questions Members may have.

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Rebecca Mike on Committee Motion 108-12(3): To Adopt Recommendation 20

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