In many cases income support provides the cost of power at any cost, which runs into hundreds and hundreds of thousands of dollars a year for that department. Again, they provide rental costs, actual costs which again run into hundreds of thousands of dollars a year. Mr. Speaker, this is a health and safety lifeline which could help many families ensure that they are protected if something arises, whether it’s a health and safety issue due to personal health as I highlighted as an example, or what if there were domestic abuse problems? What do they do? Do they have to wait until somebody else finds them? Mr. Speaker, would the Minister be willing to investigate and do a cross-jurisdictional survey to see if this is a reasonable expense? Because I feel strongly that it is. Thank you.
Robert Hawkins on Question 45-16(6): Income Support Policies On Additional Costs
In the Legislative Assembly on March 10th, 2011. See this statement in context.
Question 45-16(6): Income Support Policies On Additional Costs
Oral Questions
March 9th, 2011
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