Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Yes, we use Yellowknife market rents. It is important to remember that all government employees, teachers, and public works employees receive a northern allowance in order to compensate for the increased cost of living in remote and expensive communities. That can be anywhere from $1,700 a year, in Yellowknife, to $8,000 or $9,000 a year in other communities. That increased cost is what we provide to all our employees whether they be teachers, nurses or public works employees, to recognize the different costs of living in different communities. We would be happy to provide Members with a listing of the northern allowance, by community, in the Northwest Territories, if that would be helpful to the Members of this committee.
Charles Dent on Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on April 20th, 1999. See this statement in context.
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
April 19th, 1999
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