Thank you, Mr. Speaker. During the consultations across the Northwest Territories on the rent policy review, one of the things that we heard from people was they wanted a system that was fair, more predictable and simple. That’s why we had gone from 421 different rental assessments down to 22. We responded to those concerns. Some of the items that the Member mentioned, the EI payments especially, well, EI payments are usually to provide for the basic necessities of life; food and shelter being two of them, and clothing.
Robert C. McLeod on Question 236-17(3): Income Assessment For Public Housing
In the Legislative Assembly on October 25th, 2012. See this statement in context.
Question 236-17(3): Income Assessment For Public Housing
Oral Questions
October 24th, 2012
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