Mr. Speaker, certainly, as I stated, we do support the communities. The members can take on any job that is available to them. We are involved with the various programs, whether it be with the federal or territorial government. Just today I have announced the Labour Market Development Initiative that certainly will provide more opportunities for individuals that the Member is speaking of. It also deals with the income support clientele as well. Also we do have a Ready to Work Program where we provide basic skills and training to individuals who are on income support so we can get them off income support and through the workforce level. Not only that, Mr. Speaker, we work closely with the Housing Corporation with their new Housing Initiative. The funds have been announced. Where some individuals have been paying high rent, they can certainly get into a program. We continue to deliver those programs, but we are trying to meet the needs of the communities. I appreciate the Member asking the question in that area. Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.
Jackson Lafferty 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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