I do recognize my honourable colleague has not had the same opportunity to get the same detailed briefing as I have, but I do not think there is any reference to anybody making $30,000. I believe the tax credit is to families between the $50,000 and $65,000 range, for which there is a significant amount in the Northwest Territories who benefit from that. As I said earlier this morning, while the tax credit, for example, and that is one of the issues I think my colleague is alluding to, dollar-wise is not a significant amount, it is something like $238. The fact that tax credits is on the table is significant enough for the next stage of negotiations, as I think there is more to come in 1999 and the year 2000. That is just one example of if you look long term rather than looking for the quick fix. I am encouraged by the direction in which the federal government is going. Thank you.
John Todd on Question 444-13(5): Federal Budget Impacts On The Nwt
In the Legislative Assembly on February 25th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 444-13(5): Federal Budget Impacts On The Nwt
Question 444-13(5): Federal Budget Impacts On The Nwt
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 24th, 1998
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John Todd Keewatin Central
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