Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is an issue that I believe all Members are aware of, they have all been copied the same letter that I received. Currently the legislation that governs WCB prevents WCB from paying widows' pensions to a widow if she remarries. However, there is currently a court case underway. Other jurisdictions have already gone to court and this has been deemed unconstitutional and has been changed. There is a court case currently underway in my understanding in the north, that may, in fact, bring the same change to us. Otherwise we are looking at a change in the legislation of the WCB which Members all know now that we are tied with our colleagues from Nunavut. Right now we are precluded by the legislation, but it is a need that has to be addressed. Thank you.
Michael Miltenberger on Question 82-13(7): Workers' Pension Policy
In the Legislative Assembly on April 20th, 1999. See this statement in context.
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Question 82-13(7): Workers' Pension Policy
Item 6: Oral Questions
April 19th, 1999
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