The $1,200 exemption was based on the actual payouts that were happening in the region. Whether it be the IBA payouts or unearned income — that means besides working, earning income — there are other incomes that may come in. One of them is the Inuvialuit payout. That was considered as a factor to have an exemption of $1,200 to apply in that area.
Jackson Lafferty on Question 329-16(2) Reclassification Of Income Support Payments
In the Legislative Assembly on June 13th, 2008. See this statement in context.
Question 329-16(2) Reclassification Of Income Support Payments
Oral Questions
June 12th, 2008
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