Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. We are fully aware of the high cost of living in the communities and the income support does reflect on that as well. ECE is working to enhance benefits for clothing, food and other incidental expenses to ensure that clients receive adequate benefits to meet their needs and that we are current with the high cost of living in the communities. We are currently spending upwards of $16 million in income support alone, and there is also a seniors heating subsidy of $1.8 million, and the list goes on. Those are the subsidies that we provide to the communities, and we also keep in mind the high cost of living as well.
Jackson Lafferty on Question 453-17(5): Income Support Programs To Address Economic Slowdowns
In the Legislative Assembly on October 28th, 2014. See this statement in context.
Question 453-17(5): Income Support Programs To Address Economic Slowdowns
Oral Questions
October 27th, 2014
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