Increased employment opportunities for northern residents have reduced the number of people on social assistance. This has resulted in significant savings in support expenditures. We are proposing that $1.5 million in income support savings be reinvested to enhance program benefits including the singles accommodation benefit, the food allowances, the disability allowance, and the seniors' home heating subsidy. This investment will help to address the potential negative effects associated with increased economic activity in the Northwest Territories.
Joe Handley on Income Support
In the Legislative Assembly on February 20th, 2002. See this statement in context.
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