Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Our program is designed to support those people who need support the most. For instance, the Income Support Program is one that reflects what actual costs are. So if somebody needs $1,000 this month for rent, that amount is paid. If the family the next month needs $1,500 for rent, that amount is paid. We don't make them try to get by with less rent. We actually cover the full costs for utilities and housing. The costs of food, the food basket, are adjusted on an annual basis, at least, in order to reflect any increased costs there. So the program is designed to accommodate the actual costs that people are running into. People come to Education, Culture and Employment and say here is what I have in terms of resources, here is what I need in order to get through the next month and that's how we work to make sure people can survive. Thank you.
Charles Dent on Question 96-15(4): GNWT Treatment Of Federal Energy Rebate
In the Legislative Assembly on October 12th, 2005. See this statement in context.
Further Return 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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