Mr. Chairman, the first part of the plan is to get out, as the Member has requested, and meet with all the clients. I think the first objective has to be to stop the growth in the arrears so we get that stopped and people paying their current amounts so that arrears aren't building. Once we're able to do that, then gradually collect more, a higher and higher percentage of those outstanding arrears. You're right; some of them have been there for 10 or more years and it may be that at some point this government is going to have to write off some of the old, old ones that are lost in history somewhere. But our intention is to meet all the clients, meet with the leaders. I know the president is going to Behchoko to meet with the people there on the 22nd of this month and it is a high priority for us to get this under control. I also want to thank the Social Programs committee for the advice and support they've given us as well in pointing out that we've got to get this under control. Thank you.
Joe Handley on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 12th, 2007. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 11th, 2007
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