Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. I did meet with the board chair and the president and I did share some of the concerns that were brought to my attention. Part of the reason why this rate is going up is due to the fact that their investment at the national stage has had a downturn in investment in the environment, and also the rising cost of health care across Canada. Given that there have been subsidies given to these businesses across the Northwest Territories for the last 10 years, it has basically taken back the subsidy and put that into an increase in assessment rates. So, swapping that. That was my understanding from the WSCC when I met with them. Mahsi.
Jackson Lafferty on Question 244-17(3): WSCC Employee Assessment Rates And GNWT Safe Advantage Penalties
In the Legislative Assembly on October 29th, 2012. See this statement in context.
Question 244-17(3): WSCC Employee Assessment Rates And GNWT Safe Advantage Penalties
Oral Questions
October 28th, 2012
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