Mr. Speaker, the proposal to allow each elder a disposable income of $200 a month territorial-wide may cause considerable hardship for our elders. Two hundred dollars is not very much, Mr. Speaker, especially when a lot of our elders are taking care of extended families. The only income that some families have is the money that the elders bring in. Will the Minister be reviewing these amounts, based on the different costs of living in the NWT? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Edward Picco on Question 130-13(3): Rent Paid By Elders In Personal Care Facilities
In the Legislative Assembly on May 2nd, 1996. See this statement in context.
Supplementary To Question 130-13(3): Rent Paid By Elders In Personal Care Facilities
Question 130-13(3): Rent Paid By Elders In Personal Care Facilities
Item 7: Oral Questions
May 1st, 1996
Page 169
Edward Picco Iqaluit
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