Debates of November 28, 2007 (day 4)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, yesterday I spoke to people with disabilities in Inuvik and a lot of people with disabilities have to have people care for them, take time off work, look after them. I’d like to direct my questions to the Minister of Finance, Mr. Roland. I’d like to ask Mr. Roland if there are tax breaks for those that have to be at home caring for people with disabilities. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. McLeod. The honourable Premier, Mr. Roland.

Return To Question 53-16(1): Tax Incentives For Caregivers Of People With Disabilities

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I don’t have that information available. I will have to contact the department to get that information and make it available to the Member. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Roland. Supplementary, Mr. McLeod.

Supplementary To Question 53-16(1): Tax Incentives For Caregivers Of People With Disabilities

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I would like to also ask the Finance Minister, when he contacts his department, would he ask them if there are any tax breaks available for businesses who want to make their places of business wheelchair accessible? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. McLeod. Mr. Roland.

Further Return To Question 53-16(1): Tax Incentives For Caregivers Of People With Disabilities

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’m aware that, for example, there are criteria for people with disabilities and companies are expected to follow that. I don’t believe we have anything in place at this time for tax breaks for businesses who would comply with the building codes. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Roland. Supplementary, Mr. McLeod.

Supplementary To Question 53-16(1): Tax Incentives For Caregivers Of People With Disabilities

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Those that have to comply with the Building Code, in some cases, have no one to enforce the Building Code. So I would like to ask the Minister of Finance, or Mr. Roland as Premier, would he direct the Department of Public Works to have a building inspector in Inuvik so he can enforce codes and regulations? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. McLeod. Mr. Roland.

Further Return To Question 53-16(1): Tax Incentives For Caregivers Of People With Disabilities

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I’m aware that a municipal inspector can do those inspections and make those requirements, or orders in place, as well as the fire marshal’s office. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Roland. Final, short supplementary, Mr. McLeod.

Supplementary To Question 53-16(1): Tax Incentives For Caregivers Of People With Disabilities

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A concern from the Town of Inuvik, again, is the lack of a building inspector in Inuvik to enforce codes and regulations. How do we go about getting an inspector in Inuvik? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. McLeod. Mr. Roland.

Further Return To Question 53-16(1): Tax Incentives For Caregivers Of People With Disabilities

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs has worked with municipalities and communities and I’m informed by the Minister responsible for Municipal and Community Affairs that they will continue to work with communities to try and work with them to come up with some solutions. Thank you.