Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question this afternoon is for Mr. Ootes, the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, in his capacity as one of the Ministers involved in the harmonization issue. Mr. Speaker, a few days ago, in a discussion or in question period here, Mr. Bell asked some related questions and one of the Minister's answers suggested our criterion for determining what is a low income threshold for a family in the North. Mr. Ootes replied that the figure is $3,833 a month, and under that anyone would receive a benefit. This is a national standard, Mr. Ootes pointed out. My question, Mr. Speaker, is taking this number of $3,833 a month as a national standard, is it appropriate to apply that here in the North, given that the cost of living is at least 20 percent above Edmonton's? Thank you.
Bill Braden on Question 144-14(6): Low Income Threshold In The Nwt
In the Legislative Assembly on March 4th, 2003. See this statement in context.
Question 144-14(6): Low Income Threshold In The Nwt
Item 6: Oral Questions
March 3rd, 2003
Page 478
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