Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The kinds of things suggested in Mr. Steen's remarks and what I had thought of previously when I heard of this tax credit were things like a breakfast program, or a hot meal program in the schools or programs whereby the children are the absolute direct beneficiaries of the program as opposed to going to the parents. Now, I understand if you have a differing philosophy on that, but the fact remains true that children are living in poverty, but it is not always necessary for lack of funds. What I am asking is, is there any provision where any of this money could be redirected into other programs that we would be more assured would directly benefit the children of the Northwest Territories? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Jane Groenewegen on Question 134-13(5): Child Tax Benefit
In the Legislative Assembly on January 28th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Supplementary To Question 134-13(5): Child Tax Benefit
Question 134-13(5): Child Tax Benefit
Item 6: Oral Questions
January 27th, 1998
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