Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to ask the Minister responsible for the Power Corporation whether or not there has, at any time, been consideration to give senior citizens a rebate or a deduction for seniors who own their own home on their electricity bills? Thank you.
Question 116-12(7): Power Rebate For Senior Citizens
In the Legislative Assembly on February 20th, 1995. See this topic in context.
Question 116-12(7): Power Rebate For Senior Citizens
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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Madam Premier.
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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput
Mr. Chairman, not to my knowledge.
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Mrs. Marie-Jewell.
Supplementary To Question 116-12(7): Power Rebate For Senior Citizens
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February 19th, 1995
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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Would the Premier advise this House what the process would be in the event that such a rebate, deduction or subsidy is considered for seniors? Would it have to go through the PUB or would the Premier and the Power Corporation's officials consider such a subsidy? Thank you.
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Madam Premier.
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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput
Mr. Speaker, it is my understanding that such a subsidy would not have to go through the PUB, although in the end the Public Utilities Board would deem it as a non-accountable expenditure so that would make a difference on their bottom line. The only subsidy that is available, is available to all residents of the Northwest Territories, based on the rate that is established in Yellowknife. Any extra subsidy would have to be considered by the board of the Northwest Territories Power Corporation, if they were going to do it themselves. If the government was going to do it, then it would have to be considered by Cabinet through the government. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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The Speaker Samuel Gargan
Thank you. Question period is now over. Item 8, written questions. Mrs. Marie-Jewell.