Thank you, Madam Chairperson. I do not have the actual policy here with me, but I can indicate that there is a disaster assistance policy in place and it is intended to provide financial assistance to help residents or small businesses or community governments recover from the effects of a disaster. The assistance does not cover full compensation for damages or losses and it does not replace coverage that might be available through insurance or other programs. Generally, what happens if there is a disaster, is that the Minister would strike a disaster assistance committee to review the situation and to bring back a recommendation for disaster assistance in accordance with the policy. The Minister would then forward that recommendation to Cabinet for review and approval. Thank you.
Ms. Ballantyne on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 6th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 5th, 1998
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