Any opportunity we have to bring more money into the Northwest Territories without having to go on the backs of our hardworking employees of all sectors in the Northwest Territories and raise taxes, I think we have done a good job in the last three years. I made it quite clear from day one that we have not raised personal income tax in the Northwest Territories because we do know that our residents are challenged as it is with the high cost of living, especially in a lot of the smaller communities, so we do not want to add further burden. However, if we are able to have that discussion with Ottawa and talk about an increase to our TFF so we were able to have the money to still deliver a lot of the programs and job-creating opportunities we have, then I will take advantage of it. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Robert C. McLeod on Question 530-18(3): Raising the Northwest Territories Debt Limit
In the Legislative Assembly on February 8th, 2019. See this statement in context.
Question 530-18(3): Raising the Northwest Territories Debt Limit
Oral Questions
February 8th, 2019
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