The second return is in response to a question asked by Mr. Erasmus on May 17th, with respect to the amount of grants in-lieu of taxes paid in Yellowknife.
Mr. Erasmus asked what is the approximate amount of money paid by this government to the city of Yellowknife in grants in lieu of taxes.
A total of $1.642 million was paid to the city of Yellowknife for the 1995 year. This amount included $1.144 million for municipal purposes, and $498,000 for school purposes. Of this total amount, $72,000 represents grants in lieu paid for Arctic airports. As responsibility for Arctic airports was transferred mid-year, in 1996, the full amount will be paid. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.