Mr. Speaker, I don't know if that is possible. It is a federal program offered all across the provincial jurisdictions. There will be a meeting of Health and Social Services Ministers soon and some discussions will be how do you apply the overall standards to the various jurisdictions. This isn't on the agenda, however, I will commit to continue to follow up with the federal government to look at better ways of making sure that the pension cheques arrive on time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Nellie Cournoyea on Question 384-12(7): Delays In Receipt Of Old Age Pension Cheques
In the Legislative Assembly on April 3rd, 1995. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 384-12(7): Delays In Receipt Of Old Age Pension Cheques
Question 384-12(7): Delays In Receipt Of Old Age Pension Cheques
Item 6: Oral Questions
April 2nd, 1995
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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput
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