Provincial Government introduces new legislation - Welfare & Outstanding Warrants in other Provinces

The Hon. Rich Coleman (Minister of Social Development & Housing) today introduced Bill 14 - Housing and Social Development Statues Amendment Act, 2009

The Bill, if passed, will prohibit those who have outstanding warrants for indictable offenses (Murder, Assault, etc) in other Provinces from applying for welfare. Exceptions in the Bill include:

• Those who are pregnant
• Those who are in the final stages of life

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