Thank you, Madam Speaker. My question is directed to the Minister of Social Services, and it's with regard to a response to a question I asked about the benefits only being designated to Inuvik and Iqaluit. In the Minister's response, she said that Inuvik and Iqaluit are off the highway systems so their benefits are different. The benefits that are a package for Hay River are different from those communities. I would like to ask whether Inuvik is off the highway system.
Question 56-12(5): Benefits For Alcohol And Drug Workers In Off-highway Communities
In the Legislative Assembly on February 11th, 1994. See this topic in context.
Question 56-12(5): Benefits For Alcohol And Drug Workers In Off-highway Communities
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Samuel Gargan Deh Cho
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The Speaker
Thank you. Mr. Gargan, I know you asked your question to the Minister of Social Services, but I understood that you asked if Inuvik was off the highway system. The highway systems are the responsibility of the Minister of Transportation, Mr. Todd. So, I would ask you to either rephrase your question or ask that it be directed to Mr. Todd, the Minister of Transportation. Thank you. Mr. Gargan.
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Samuel Gargan Deh Cho
Madam Speaker, the Minister of Social Services made a statement with regard to benefits. The justification for those benefits is that those communities are off the highway system. That is what she said. I always thought Inuvik was part of the highway system. If it isn't, then I would like to hear from the Minister that it isn't.
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The Speaker
Thank you. The Minister of Social Services, I believe the Member wishes clarification on the statement you made with respect to determining what is on or off the highway system. Just looking at the Hansard, I will allow the Minister of Social Services to reply to Mr. Gargan's question. The Minister of Social Services, go ahead.
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February 10th, 1994
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Rebecca Mike Baffin Central
Thank you, Madam Speaker. Inuvik is considered off the highway system when it comes to benefits. Thank you.
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The Speaker
Thank you. Item 5, oral questions. The honourable Member for Iqaluit, Mr. Patterson.