Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I think several times over the last two and a half years I had conversations with Mr. Todd and in the House itself, asked questions on some type of relief for low income families. I am very pleased that Mr. Todd and the government took a proactive stance on this issue and I think it is a singular incidence of good governance of the Northwest Territories during the 13th Session. As MLAs, our primary role is to pass legislation and I believe this is a good piece of legislation. I would have hoped for maybe a little higher family threshold of income so that more families could have benefited from the Child Tax Benefit, but I am in agreement and congratulate the Minister and his staff for bringing forward this piece of legislation that indicates a caring government. I guess it was not the case with some people in the first two years when the reductions and deficit reductions were in place. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Edward Picco on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on May 28th, 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
May 27th, 1998
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Edward Picco Iqaluit
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