Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is to the Minister of Health and Social Services. The Metis people of the Northwest Territories are currently eligible for Metis health benefits similar to those that the Dene people receive. The Metis Nation is registering the Metis people for those benefits. I've received some complaints from members of the Yellowknife Metis Council, which do not belong to the Metis Nation, and they've been told that they have to join the Metis Nation in order to be eligible for these benefits. My question is: Do the Metis have to register as a member of the Metis Nation in order to be eligible for those benefits?
Roy Erasmus on Question 9-13(3): Eligibility Criteria For Metis Health Benefits
In the Legislative Assembly on March 20th, 1996. See this statement in context.
Question 9-13(3): Eligibility Criteria For Metis Health Benefits
Item 6: Oral Questions
March 19th, 1996
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Roy Erasmus Yellowknife North
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