Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Previously in this House, I have raised the issue of subsidies within the government, the number of subsidies there are, where they are, and the apparent clear understanding of where they are all located, and the need for coordination. Mr. Speaker, this issue has become focused again on the issue of subsidies to seniors. This matter has been brought to the Social Programs Committee and the departments within the envelope as well

have agreed to look at the issue. Mr. Speaker, information shows that there are 21 different subsidies to seniors, scattered across eight different departments, boards or agencies. I think it makes it very clear that there is a need for a type of coordination of this kind of service that we provide and how the subsidies are delivered.

Mr. Speaker, the Seniors Society for the Northwest Territories, as well is very concerned, and have suggested that these be brought under one roof. It is something that I support as well. I would encourage the government, and will be asking the lead Minister questions in this regard in question period, about how we can approach this to, in fact, deliver on this critical area or segment of our society that is highly respected and needs this kind of service. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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