Yes, the grants are recorded as taxable income; but with the status Indians, people who meet the status Indian criteria can have those grants not considered taxable income by Revenue Canada.
Mr. Daniels on Committee Motion 37-16(2) ECE Income Security Program Reform Regarding The Senior Home Heating Subsidy As Amended (Committee Motion As Amended Carried)
In the Legislative Assembly on June 9th, 2008. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 37-16(2) ECE Income Security Program Reform Regarding The Senior Home Heating Subsidy As Amended (Committee Motion As Amended Carried)
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
June 8th, 2008
Daniels
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