Committee Motion 81-12(6): To Adopt Recommendation 6, Carried

In the Legislative Assembly on November 8th, 1994. See this topic in context.

Committee Motion 81-12(6): To Adopt Recommendation 6, Carried
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Henry Zoe

Henry Zoe North Slave

I move that the committee recommends that the government develop a rational plan for the delivery of economic development financial assistance programs across the Northwest Territories.

Committee Motion 81-12(6): To Adopt Recommendation 6, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Thank you, Mr. Zoe. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Committee Motion 81-12(6): To Adopt Recommendation 6, Carried
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An Hon. Member

Question.

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The Chair

The Chair Tony Whitford

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? Motion is carried.

---Carried

The chair continues to recognize the Member for North Slave, Mr. Zoe.

Repayable Contributions

Committee Motion 81-12(6): To Adopt Recommendation 6, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

November 8th, 1994

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Henry Zoe

Henry Zoe North Slave

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Committee Members noted a number of situations where clients who are potentially able to repay money granted are receiving assistance in the form of non-repayable grants and contributions. They also noted that other jurisdictions in Canada are reducing economic development funding and are investigating the idea of repayable contributions.

Committee Members feel that the Government of the Northwest Territories could benefit from exploring the idea of repayable contributions. Repayment could be required in all cases where it is determined to be possible. The funding could then be recycled -- used to help others who require funding assistance. Therefore, our committee makes the following recommendation.