Thank you, Madam Speaker. I have a question I would like to direct for the Minister responsible for Government Services, under whose jurisdiction I believe this might fall. He can correct me, if it isn't. It's a matter concerning the eastern Arctic communities. I think my honourable colleagues are more than well aware of how expensive it is to provide fresh food into the communities, other than country food, but things that are of a necessity in the communities. Over the years, a program had been developed through Indian and Northern Affairs and Canada Post, I think it was called food for the north airstage subsidy program. I believed, and so did the Members believe, that it was designed to offset the cost to individuals for bringing in food. This program is, of course, very costly and it comes under review. I think we discussed this in the House a few years ago, Madam Speaker. I would like to ask the Minister what is the intention of this program, perhaps more, who is it there to serve?
Tony Whitford on Question 141-12(5): Food For The North Airstage Subsidy Program
In the Legislative Assembly on February 18th, 1994. See this statement in context.
Question 141-12(5): Food For The North Airstage Subsidy Program
Item 5: Oral Questions
February 17th, 1994
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