As with most changes that are made within the government where you start charging people money, there is going to be some concern and that concern was obviously raised and we hear it continue to be raised. What I was quite pleased about was the amount of support that it had from seniors across the Northwest Territories and I always use the particular example of a gentleman, a senior living in public housing, saying I only make $1,500 a month but I’m willing to pay my share.
Robert C. McLeod on Question 14-17(3): Consultation Process Regarding Proposed Rent Scale For Seniors
In the Legislative Assembly on May 24th, 2012. See this statement in context.
Question 14-17(3): Consultation Process Regarding Proposed Rent Scale For Seniors
Oral Questions
May 23rd, 2012
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