Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, on May 25, during our oral questions, I asked the Minster of Lands about lease increases and consultation with the communities, and he said: "I think the proper consultation was done, and the changes that we have made are reasonable." I find this very interesting, to say the least. After devolution, Lands actually increased rates from $100 to $150, which was a 50 per cent increase, but now the Minister and the department has raised leases up by 336 per cent to 560 per cent. So, Mr. Speaker, can the Minister explain how he feels this is reasonable, to see lease payments go up this high? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Shane Thompson on Question 325-18(3): Land Lease Rate Changes
In the Legislative Assembly on May 30th, 2018. See this statement in context.
Question 325-18(3): Land Lease Rate Changes
Oral Questions
May 30th, 2018
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