The Member did bring up these questions during business plans. We did direct the department to look at what other jurisdictions are doing from 2014. The Member did mention that Yukon is doing something similar, so we will look into what Nunavut and Yukon are doing in terms of indexing to the cost of living. I think our northern market basket measure is effective when we are reviewing our programs, but we will see what Yukon and Nunavut are doing and if they are in fact indexing their income assistance and programs.
Alfred Moses on Question 161-18(2): Annual Increase To Income Assistance Benefits
In the Legislative Assembly on June 3rd, 2016. See this statement in context.
Question 161-18(2): Annual Increase To Income Assistance Benefits
Oral Questions
June 2nd, 2016
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