Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'm not sure what reason the previous governments had for deciding that some money should be exempt from consideration. Under the new policy with income support starting on September 1st, clients will be able to exempt $1,200 a year in unearned income, which means that going forward, whether it's an IBA payment or Inuvialuit Final Agreement payment, that sort of money the family can choose to exempt from consideration should they wish. But the limit will be $1,200 a year.
Charles Dent on Question 154-15(6): Income Support Policy Application
In the Legislative Assembly on August 20th, 2007. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 154-15(6): Income Support Policy Application
Question 154-15(6): Income Support Policy Application
Item 7: Oral Questions
August 19th, 2007
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