Mr. Chair, I have to briefly add my voice to those that are saying that we really can’t continue on this road. I’m sure it’s a tough one. There are people that clearly need support and so on, but there are also able-bodied non-working people out there that are getting a lot of support. I think we need some thinking about how we can engage those people in ways that address some of our accelerating costs. You know, cutting firewood is a pretty darn good place to start — since we’ve got energy issues — but also more creative ways that might add to their skills and contribute to their potential to participate in society more fully. So I just want to throw that out. I welcome any comments from the Minister before I go on here.
Bob Bromley on Committee Motion 35-16(2) ECE Modification To The Income Security Program Regarding Rent Increases (Committee Motion Carried)
In the Legislative Assembly on June 9th, 2008. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 35-16(2) ECE Modification To The Income Security Program Regarding Rent Increases (Committee Motion Carried)
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
June 8th, 2008
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