Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the government exempts the value of benefits received under the 1927 federal treaty for the purposes of the social assistance program. However, the department's position is that the impact benefit agreements and payments referred to are the result of private contractual arrangements between the Dogrib Treaty 11 Council and BHP Diamonds and, as such, they are not considered payments under the 1927 federal treaty, not exempt under our legislation, Mr. Speaker, so I am informed. Thank you.
Jake Ootes on Question 283-14(3): GNWT Income Support Policies
In the Legislative Assembly on November 15th, 2000. See this statement in context.
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Question 283-14(3): GNWT Income Support Policies
Item 6: Oral Questions
November 14th, 2000
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