It’s pretty clear in the act that it does exclude those organizations that I mentioned. It is part of the exemption, and I do not believe there was an actual amount or trying to prescribe what is compensation and what is not or where it comes from. It’s clear that those land claims organizations are exempt when they pay their beneficiaries. I’d just like to make the Minister aware that these land claim agreements are legislatively protected through federal legislation. I’d like to ask the Minister: has anything been changed without the opportunity to be aware of it in this House, and what consultation did take place with those aboriginal organizations, knowing that they have these exemptions under their land claim agreements and under the legislation and acts of this House?
David Krutko on Question 338-16(2) Land Claim Beneficiary Payments As Part Of Income Support Review
In the Legislative Assembly on June 13th, 2008. See this statement in context.
Question 338-16(2) Land Claim Beneficiary Payments As Part Of Income Support Review
Oral Questions
June 12th, 2008
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