Jane Groenewegen
Statements in Debates
Thank you. We will commence with that after a short break.
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Thank you, Minister Miltenberger. Minister McLeod.
Thank you, Minister Miltenberger. Mr. Aumond.
Okay, I’d like to call Committee of the Whole to order. What’s the wish of the committee? Mr. Menicoche.
Thank you, Mr. Bouchard. Minister Miltenberger.
Thank you very much, Mr. Moses. I’d like to now go back for our conclusion of general comments to Ms. Bisaro.
I do appreciate the Minister being willing to sit down and look at this individual case, but I want to know what is the general policy of this government. Because as we know, if people have a tragedy, if they have a death in the family, if they have to travel for some reason, a sickness, that it is common for people to rally around them and donate to that family to see them through that difficult time. Surely the Minister knows, in a yes or no answer, is it the policy of our government to claw back such donations? I have never heard of it ever before until this particular incident. Is it the...
Thank you, Minister Miltenberger. Mr. Dolynny.
Thank you, Mr. Bromley. General comments. Mr. Bouchard.
Because of the remoteness of some of our communities, I would like to ask the Minister if he is aware if there is still any kind of a crisis helpline that is available for people that they can call into when they are experiencing difficulties and what role does our government play in sustaining such a service.