Frederick Blake Jr.

Thank you, Mr. Thompson. Minister Schumann.

Mr. Speaker, the number of income assistance cases and the number of income assistance beneficiaries in Tsiigehtchic has increased over time. We are also hearing from community leadership that a local dedicated staff person is necessary for practical purposes. What other information does the department need to build a business case to re-introduce this position into the community?

Thank you, Mr. Thompson. Minister Schumann.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Mr. Speaker, people who are not familiar with this government's program might think "income support" just means one program. Not so, Mr. Speaker. In the Northwest Territories, our income security programs include regular income assistance, as well as NWT Child Benefit, a seniors' supplementary benefit and home heating subsidiary, and student financial assistance.

For clients, the administrative burden of these programs can be very intimidating. Take income assistance as an example.

After their initial applications, clients must regularly stay on top of their reporting...

Thank you. Next on the list, we have Mr. Vanthuyne.

Thank you, Mr. Thompson. Minister Schumann.

Thank you, Mr. Simpson. Minister Schumann.

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