In an ideal world, we would like to get away from subsidies. I think it was recognized and is currently recognized by the federal government. What choice do we have? Do we destine people to be recipients of social assistance or do we find them ways and means in which to make people become productive citizens? It costs some dollars on the front-end, as I indicated earlier, in perhaps subsidizing some of the operations and maintenance costs and the capital costs. I think it was recognized that some of these enterprises may not be viable. Part of our policy is we are prepared to subsidize wages to a certain level because it is better than having people on social assistance. As I said, in a perfect world, you would like to think we can move forward and make these operations viable. But a perfect world is when we all die and go to heaven. Thank you.
John Todd on Question 302-12(5): Businesses Purchased By NWT Development Corporation
In the Legislative Assembly on March 16th, 1994. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 302-12(5): Businesses Purchased By Nwt Development Corporation
Question 302-12(5): Businesses Purchased By NWT Development Corporation
Item 5: Oral Questions
March 15th, 1994
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John Todd Keewatin Central
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