Thank you, Mr. Speaker. There is obviously a major error in the information which has been given out to my constituents about this policy, Mr. Speaker, because it refers to an act which does not exist. Mr. Speaker, this same letter also repeats earlier statements in documents tabled by the Minister that tenants will get a rent increase effective August 1, and that if they do not agree to sign a new lease, they will then have an electrical charge added to their rent which reflects average community consumption at the higher rate per kilowatt hour which the government is obliged to pay. I think the Minister has seen a legal opinion that was provided to me through the offices of the law clerk which indicates that it would be illegal to make more than two rent changes in a year. I wonder if the Minister could tell me whether this legal opinion has been taken into account in the drafting of the letter of March 17, 1993, which seems to propose two rent increases in a year, contrary to the Residential Tenancies Act? Thank you.
Dennis Patterson on Question 562-12(3): Legislation Used Re Staff Housing
In the Legislative Assembly on March 23rd, 1993. See this statement in context.
Supplementary To Question 562-12(3): Legislation Used Re Staff Housing
Question 562-12(3): Legislation Used Re Staff Housing
Item 5: Oral Questions
March 22nd, 1993
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Dennis Patterson Iqaluit
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