Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I believe the answer to that question is no. The department cannot assume the responsibility for taking over the care of an individual without them being put by court order or agreement into a custody situation. Unless somebody is institutionalized, this government is not responsible for them and their individual concerns. If I heard the Member's statement earlier today, I believe that she was making a case that individuals have to take on more responsibility for themselves in the north and I think that is the situation with income support programs. We provide the support to the individuals. In every community, the worker is available to work with people who need support by helping to set up budgets and planning how their expenditures should be undertaken. Ultimately, the responsibility for deciding how to make their expenditures is left to the individual. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Charles Dent on Question 521-13(4): Basic Income Support Funding
In the Legislative Assembly on June 2nd, 1997. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 521-13(4): Basic Income Support Funding
Question 521-13(4): Basic Income Support Funding
Item 6: Oral Questions
June 1st, 1997
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