Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question at this time will be directed to the Minister responsible for Municipal and Community Affairs. Mr. Speaker, in my community over the summer, the town council has tried to deal with the issue of water rates. They have struggled with that. As of recently, they have not agreed with increasing rates. Mr. Speaker, before this government told the council that it had to install water meters throughout the community, everyone paid a fee of $55 monthly for their water and sewage service. Mr. Speaker, it is said that with these meters we would end up saving money and using our facilities better. What we have found in the community of Inuvik or what is being said in the community of Inuvik now, is that the people have become quite thrifty with their water. In fact, they are losing money because people are saving so much or not using as much water. The concern that is coming forward is we have heard that there are proposed increases from a minimum of $25 to $50 and a cap of $123 to $210. On top of all the other increases the community has been feelings this would be another one that would strike another nail in the coffin, so to speak. I would like to know if the Minister has heard from the town council of Inuvik and what they are doing in trying to assist the community in dealing with this situation? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Floyd Roland on Question 619-13(4): Water Rates In Inuvik
In the Legislative Assembly on October 7th, 1997. See this statement in context.
Question 619-13(4): Water Rates In Inuvik
Item 6: Oral Questions
October 6th, 1997
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