As I indicated to the Member, I am sure that if the northern union wanted to put this on the table the next time around, it would be something that government would certainly discuss. At this time there’s a pre-determined agreement on the methodology that we’ve applied. We’ve applied the methodology to 22 of the 34 communities that are under this agreement and have increased. So we must recognize that this was a give and take and that there are some increases and some decreases. I also recognize that the cost is high, but this is something again that was pre-determined, agreed to the methodology. So I’m sure the northern union is listening to our debate and if they want to put that on the table as one of the items in the negotiating mandate, then GNWT again would be prepared to talk about that item as well. Thank you.
Tom Beaulieu on Question 297-17(5): Adjustments To Northern Living Allowances
In the Legislative Assembly on May 28th, 2014. See this statement in context.
Question 297-17(5): Adjustments To Northern Living Allowances
Oral Questions
May 27th, 2014
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