Mr. Speaker, the Minister in his previous answer indicated that if a family is on income support, we pick up the fuel bill for them. That's right and a part of the program that I very much value. I can't agree with the Minister when he suggested there is no other impact on those families. What about all the other things that they have to pay for which are going to be as a result of the higher costs of fuel across the board in our society? We talked about airlines. We know the taxi fares are going up. Canada Post, Mr. Speaker, already has a freight surcharge on parcels. I have to go back to the intent of the federal government and the impact that all Canadians and every household is feeling because of higher fuel costs. Where is the heart of this government? It's mighty cold in downtown Yellowknife in January and $200 is going to make a difference to those families. Why won't our government allow that money to go directly to those families?
Bill Braden on Question 96-15(4): GNWT Treatment Of Federal Energy Rebate
In the Legislative Assembly on October 12th, 2005. See this statement in context.
Supplementary To Question 96-15(4): GNWT Treatment Of Federal Energy Rebate
Question 96-15(4): GNWT Treatment Of Federal Energy Rebate
Item 6: Oral Questions
October 11th, 2005
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