Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. I think I see another written question coming. The Member is asking for detailed information. I don’t have the actual numbers of how many people we track on the detailed information that’s required, verification and so forth, to confirm that there’s going to be a payment. But we must keep in mind that income support is a last resort as a subsidy program to the community members. We do what we can to help the most vulnerable in the communities. As I stated yesterday, as well, that part of the labour market, we have to improve and encourage those individuals to fill those potential job opportunities. We are doing what we can to provide the productive choices training on-the-job program. The funding is available, so we have to encourage those individuals. My department continues to do that and will continue to relay that message on to the communities.
Jackson Lafferty on Question 224-17(5): Poverty Traps In The Income Security System
In the Legislative Assembly on March 5th, 2014. See this statement in context.
Question 224-17(5): Poverty Traps In The Income Security System
Oral Questions
March 4th, 2014
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