In the Legislative Assembly on October 26th, 1994. See this topic in context.

Question 255-12(6): Increase To Social Assistance Rates
Item 6: Oral Questions

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Kenoayoak Pudlat Baffin South

(Translation) Thank you, Madam Speaker. I have a question to the Minister of Health and Social Services. It seems like there won't be an increase in the assistance that is given to the recipients, because back east the prices of food are skyrocketing and there are a lot of unemployed people who get assistance. When there are a large number of people in a household, it's not enough. I would like to ask the Minister of Health and Social Services, is there an increase in the recipients who need assistance, or are there any surveys done at all on those who get assistance from Social Services. Nowadays, the amount they get is not sufficient, and maybe there should be a study done to see if there's an increase in the recipients who get assistance. Thank you.

Question 255-12(6): Increase To Social Assistance Rates
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Minister of Social Services, Madam Premier.

Question 255-12(6): Increase To Social Assistance Rates
Item 6: Oral Questions

October 25th, 1994

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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput

Madam Speaker, I know that we have some process ongoing looking at this issue, so I will take that question as notice. Thank you.

Question 255-12(6): Increase To Social Assistance Rates
Item 6: Oral Questions

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. The honourable Member for High Arctic, Mr. Pudluk.