Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is to the Minister of Social Services. Mr. Speaker, one of the major problems with the delivery of social assistance benefits is there are too many barriers discouraging clients from seeking other sources of income that may be available from time to time. A person who makes extra money by carving or hunting is penalized by the social assistance system. I raised this issue with the former Minister on November 18, 1992. I am not asking the former Minister. Mr. Speaker, the Minister said this matter was under review and that he was hopeful of reform the system. Could the Minister advise us as to the status of the review of the social assistance system, which was to look into ways of removing barriers to other sources of income? Thank you.
John Ningark on Question 391-12(3): Status Of Review Of Social Assistance System
In the Legislative Assembly on March 2nd, 1993. See this statement in context.
Question 391-12(3): Status Of Review Of Social Assistance System
Item 5: Oral Questions
March 1st, 1993
Page 695
John Ningark Natilikmiot
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