Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the question is indeed hypothetical because I am unaware of any situations. If there has been something reported in the media, it's not before this House. I have no knowledge of it. I would also like to point out that an individual is always involved in these situations, so it would be impossible for the department to make assumptions about how each individual in the NWT is prepared to deal with any given situation. It would be impossible to come up with a blanket statement that so many people would be affected and have to approach the income support plan because we don't know whether families are in a position to need that kind of support.
Charles Dent on Question 110-13(3): Impact Of Wage Reductions On Social Assistance
In the Legislative Assembly on May 1st, 1996. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 110-13(3): Impact Of Wage Reductions On Social Assistance
Question 110-13(3): Impact Of Wage Reductions On Social Assistance
Item 6: Oral Questions
April 30th, 1996
Page 141
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