Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the department's resources are made available to all people, no matter where they were born or where they came from. The policy of the department is to provide the full range of services to residents. Until a person has established residence in the Northwest Territories, we have a transient policy which entitles people to receive limited assistance in obtaining food and shelter. Mr. Speaker, we don't deny assistance to new residents, but we do expect that people would establish residence by either securing employment, establishing a residence or by being employed in the NWT for three months. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Charles Dent on Question 237-13(3): Eligibility Requirements For Social Assistance In Nwt
In the Legislative Assembly on May 16th, 1996. See this statement in context.
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Question 237-13(3): Eligibility Requirements For Social Assistance In Nwt
Item 6: Oral Questions
May 15th, 1996
Page 417
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