It is a combination. We’re dealing with the cost of living in the Northwest Territories and the high costs in especially the small, isolated communities. We felt that there’s a need for increase in our overall subsidy program with income assistance. It is based on a combination of a percentage of CPI within the Northwest Territories, and this is the feedback that we received from the general public and organizations, that it’s time for an increase. Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.
Jackson Lafferty on Question 783-17(5): Increases In Income Security Program
In the Legislative Assembly on March 10th, 2015. See this statement in context.
Question 783-17(5): Increases In Income Security Program
Oral Questions
March 9th, 2015
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