Thank you, Mr. Chairman. As the Minister has just pointed out, it is not cost-shared by the government for some 1,800 people. Mr. Chairman, I would submit that, by and large, this hurts mostly those who can afford it least, in other words, people who are working for very low incomes, typically for companies that don't offer health plans which cover transportation. I think it will significantly affect a number of people in Yellowknife, in particular. I wonder whether the Minister could make comment on the hardship that this might cause to some people.
Charles Dent on Bill 1: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1995-96Committee Report 4-12(7): Report On The Review Of The 1995-96 Main Estimates
In the Legislative Assembly on April 5th, 1995. See this statement in context.
Bill 1: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1995-96Committee Report 4-12(7): Report On The Review Of The 1995-96 Main Estimates
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
April 4th, 1995
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