This is page numbers 2863 - 2918 of the Hansard for the 17th Assembly, 4th Session. The original version can be accessed on the Legislative Assembly's website or by contacting the Legislative Assembly Library. The word of the day was income.

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Committee Motion 78-17(4): Productive Choices Program Requirements, Carried
Consideration In Committee Of The Wholeof Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Mr. Nadli.

Committee Motion 79-17(4): Evaluation Of Productive Choices Program Requirements, Carried
Consideration In Committee Of The Wholeof Bills And Other Matters

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Michael Nadli

Michael Nadli Deh Cho

Mr. Chair, I move that this committee recommends that the Department of Education, Culture and Employment undertake a complete evaluation of the productive choice component of the Income Assistance program as a priority, that the evaluation involve the community leadership and residents, and the department provide options for change in their productive choices component of Income Assistance to the Standing Committee on Social Programs within the life of the 17th Assembly. Mahsi, Mr. Chair.

Committee Motion 79-17(4): Evaluation Of Productive Choices Program Requirements, Carried
Consideration In Committee Of The Wholeof Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Thank you, Mr. Nadli. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Committee Motion 79-17(4): Evaluation Of Productive Choices Program Requirements, Carried
Consideration In Committee Of The Wholeof Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Question.

Committee Motion 79-17(4): Evaluation Of Productive Choices Program Requirements, Carried
Consideration In Committee Of The Wholeof Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Question has been called.

---Carried

Committee Motion 79-17(4): Evaluation Of Productive Choices Program Requirements, Carried
Consideration In Committee Of The Wholeof Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Ms. Bisaro.

Committee Motion 80-17(4): Auditing Income Security Files, Carried
Consideration In Committee Of The Wholeof Bills And Other Matters

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Wendy Bisaro

Wendy Bisaro Frame Lake

Mr. Chair, I move that this committee recommends that in accordance with its program requirements, the Department of Education, Culture and Employment should review a selection of income security files periodically, to ensure that clients receive benefits to which they are entitled. The department should establish a framework to identify files to audit, based on predetermined criteria. Results should be reported to the director of income security annually.

Committee Motion 80-17(4): Auditing Income Security Files, Carried
Consideration In Committee Of The Wholeof Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Thank you, Ms. Bisaro. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Committee Motion 80-17(4): Auditing Income Security Files, Carried
Consideration In Committee Of The Wholeof Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Question.

Committee Motion 80-17(4): Auditing Income Security Files, Carried
Consideration In Committee Of The Wholeof Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Question has been called.

---Carried

Committee Motion 80-17(4): Auditing Income Security Files, Carried
Consideration In Committee Of The Wholeof Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Mr. Moses.

Committee Motion 81-17(4): Collection Procedures For Income Assistance Overpayments, Carried
Consideration In Committee Of The Wholeof Bills And Other Matters

June 6th, 2013

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Alfred Moses

Alfred Moses Inuvik Boot Lake

Mr. Chair, I move that this committee recommends that the Department of Education, Culture and Employment identifies income assistance overpayments, it should comply with the Financial Administration Manual requirements for collecting them. It should follow collection procedures by issuing invoices and written notifications per the required schedule, and forward outstanding debts to the Department of Finance for collection when required. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Committee Motion 81-17(4): Collection Procedures For Income Assistance Overpayments, Carried
Consideration In Committee Of The Wholeof Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Thank you, Mr. Moses. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Committee Motion 81-17(4): Collection Procedures For Income Assistance Overpayments, Carried
Consideration In Committee Of The Wholeof Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Question.

Committee Motion 81-17(4): Collection Procedures For Income Assistance Overpayments, Carried
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The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Question has been called.

---Carried

Committee Motion 81-17(4): Collection Procedures For Income Assistance Overpayments, Carried
Consideration In Committee Of The Wholeof Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Mr. Yakeleya.

Committee Motion 82-17(4): Repayment Of Student Loans, Carried
Consideration In Committee Of The Wholeof Bills And Other Matters

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Norman Yakeleya

Norman Yakeleya Sahtu

Mr. Chair, I move that this committee recommends that the Department of Education, Culture and Employment should modify its management of student loans to ensure that identification of student loans due for repayment does not rely solely on students' notification or manual review by the officials. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Committee Motion 82-17(4): Repayment Of Student Loans, Carried
Consideration In Committee Of The Wholeof Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Thank you, Mr. Yakeleya. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Committee Motion 82-17(4): Repayment Of Student Loans, Carried
Consideration In Committee Of The Wholeof Bills And Other Matters

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Some Hon. Members

Question.

Committee Motion 82-17(4): Repayment Of Student Loans, Carried
Consideration In Committee Of The Wholeof Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Question has been called.

---Carried

Committee Motion 82-17(4): Repayment Of Student Loans, Carried
Consideration In Committee Of The Wholeof Bills And Other Matters

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The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Mr. Nadli.

Michael Nadli

Michael Nadli Deh Cho

Mr. Chair, I move that this committee recommends that the Department of Education, Culture and Employment formalize current and future competency-based training programs for client service officers and student case officers, and should identify and provide core training so officers can attain and maintain the competencies their jobs require. The department should also ensure that staff members receive regular training updates, to ensure that they fully understand Income Security Program requirements. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

Thank you, Mr. Nadli. The motion is in order. To the motion. Mr. Bromley.

Bob Bromley

Bob Bromley Weledeh

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I know this is one of the really important, they are all important, but this one was key in terms of delivering a good quality service to our public that the Auditor General spoke to. I really very much appreciate all the work of this committee on all of these recommendations coming forward, a really good piece of work here.

The thing I hear most frequently from clients and from non-government organizations that often support and assist them in gaining access to government services is the lack of dignity. It is very unusual to find anybody who chooses to be in these unfortunate situations and have to go looking for assistance. When they do, they are very vulnerable people. That can make a huge difference in their lives in so many other ways. Several of these motions have dealt with this, making the office welcoming as well as safe and so on. I just want to bring that up.

I know that the Minister is well aware of this and working on this as we speak, but it has been brought forward very clearly here by committee and I support this. Mahsi.

The Chair

The Chair Daryl Dolynny

To the motion.