I think this is my final comment. On the social assistance food allowances, I too have concerns regarding this particular area. As I said in an earlier Member's statement in the House about the trapping season being very poor this year and many people in the smaller communities depend on the income they make from trapping but because of it being a very poor year it was very difficult to make any money from trapping. As a result, many people have turned to social assistance. There are people in the smaller communities who have never received social assistance before, but this year is the first time they are going for help because they have no other alternatives. As a result of that, it has been brought to my attention that the amount of allowance they receive is not adequate, it does not meet the level of support which it should. I know they are grateful they are receiving something, but if that is the only thing they are depending on for this period of time it is not adequate. In the Minister's statement today, the Minister indicated that this government will seriously review and consider, over the next few months, the matter of food allowance. She indicated there was an increase in October, but even that increase is not good enough and it should be more than what it currently is. I just want to make that one comment. Thank you.
Jim Antoine on Bill 17: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1993-94
In the Legislative Assembly on March 18th, 1993. See this statement in context.
Bill 17: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1993-94
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 17th, 1993
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
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