Mr. Speaker, in the economic reality, what we are facing here in the Northwest Territories, especially with the downturn in the oil and gas industry, especially in my riding in the Beaufort-Delta, we are seeing people finding it harder and harder to get a job. Whatever jobs they can get, like I stated earlier, are short-term jobs. I know the Minister of ECE, who is also responsible for education, culture and developing the people for the workforce that we have to ensure that the policies we have are not hindering people from actually going to work. If anything, we are penalizing them to go to work. I would like to ask the Minister: Would you not only look at what is happening within Housing but look at the policies within ECE programs to ensure that there is some sort of a transitional period that allows for individuals who want to basically take training or get a job, being able to sustain some sort of a lifestyle without totally taking away all of their income by way of these policies that this government administers? Thank you.
David Krutko on Question 363-16(3): Income Support, Economic Rent And Employment
In the Legislative Assembly on May 29th, 2009. See this statement in context.
Question 363-16(3): Income Support, Economic Rent And Employment
Oral Questions
May 28th, 2009
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