As I've indicated, Mr. Chairman, we haven't increased the fees since the inception of the policy and when we increase the fees, the same fees which affect a certain number of people, the amount is also billed back for status increases as well. There is a benefit because the federal government, on behalf of status or the non-insured, will pay the full amount of the fee. Where there may be difficulties for an individual to cover the costs of the fee and they are not able to do so, there is still a policy where they can access payments through Social Services.
Nellie Cournoyea 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
Page 841
Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput
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