The Western Harvesters Assistance Program is probably one of our most successful programs. It was established about ten years ago with $15 million allocated to the program to be spent on a matching basis with community organizations. To date, $14 million of that $15 million program has been extended and matched successfully by most organizations. There’s about $1 million left to be distributed. Generally, the uptake is by the local aboriginal governments who would apply, and we would confirm matching funds. Then they would establish a program for harvesters to be able to access funds for buying Ski-doos, quads, what have you. In the Deh Cho we’ve been working recently with some of the communities whereby individuals who are receiving residential school payments can apply to their local band and purchase Ski-doos. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Bob McLeod on Question 245-16(2) Western Harvesters Assistance Program
In the Legislative Assembly on June 3rd, 2008. See this statement in context.
Question 245-16(2) Western Harvesters Assistance Program
Oral Questions
June 2nd, 2008
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