Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and good morning. Mr. Speaker, the government's position is that IBA payments are not compensation; they are a contractual arrangement between a band and between a company; they are a private contract. So in this circumstance they aren't treated the same way as a compensation payment. So the answer to the Member's question is no, that would not be the direction provided.
Charles Dent on Question 59-15(6): Income Support Program Treatment Of Impact Benefit Compensation
In the Legislative Assembly on May 11th, 2007. See this statement in context.
Return To Question 59-15(6): Income Support Program Treatment Of Impact Benefit Compensation
Question 59-15(6): Income Support Program Treatment Of Impact Benefit Compensation
Item 7: Oral Questions
May 10th, 2007
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