I am happy to hear that the Minister has a degree of optimism and a degree of confidence. That is good to hear. We want to hear that from the Minister of Finance. Mr. Speaker, the number of seniors in the NWT is set to triple by the year 2040. This aging population will lead to rapidly increased healthcare costs. I would like to ask the Minister: if our economy is not on the upward trend and continues to show signs of being flat and we cannot seem to find ways to increase our own-sourced revenues through royalties or otherwise, how will the Minister expect to cover these increased costs as a government?
Cory Vanthuyne on Question 284-18(3): Cost of Living
In the Legislative Assembly on May 24th, 2018. See this statement in context.
Question 284-18(3): Cost of Living
Oral Questions
May 24th, 2018
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