Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as I said earlier, seniors are of concern to me and we did have a meeting on this and it's a program I have been continually looking at. I have also worked on it for the past two years and made substantial changes, Mr. Speaker, because one of the issues that arose was the minimum amount that a senior would have as income. We raised that from $35,000 to graduate up to as much as $50,000 depending on the area they are in. With respect to the cost of fuel, Mr. Speaker, the cost of fuel is not relevant because we supply a certain amount of fuel. In more colder climate areas, we increase the amount of fuel as well that seniors can receive. So, Mr. Speaker, we have addressed a number of areas already. Naturally, we are always concerned about the issues for our seniors. Thank you.
Jake Ootes on Question 5-14(6): Seniors' Fuel Subsidy Program
In the Legislative Assembly on February 12th, 2003. See this statement in context.
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Question 5-14(6): Seniors' Fuel Subsidy Program
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 11th, 2003
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