Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, taxation is always a complex issue. There has been, in the past, a study of property taxation and consideration of other alternatives for raising taxes in communities in the North. I have discussed with the Minister of Finance the situation where Yellowknife is treated significantly differently than other communities. It is something that working with the Minister of Finance and other Members of this House, we are going to have to take a look at over the next few years to ensure that people are satisfied that there is fairness and equity in the system. I don't have a short answer for the Member because it isn't the department's responsibility to raise taxes. That would be an overall government initiative, but the issue has been raised and is one we are going to have to look at over the next few years.
Charles Dent on Bill 11: Appropriation Act, 1996-97
In the Legislative Assembly on May 7th, 1996. See this statement in context.
Bill 11: Appropriation Act, 1996-97
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
May 6th, 1996
Page 258
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