8(1)If the Lieutenant-Governor in Council approves, the Minister, on behalf of the Province, may enter into an agreement with the Minister who is duly authorized by and acting on behalf of the Government of Canada, respecting the payment by Canada to the Province of any portion of the aggregate cost to the Province of providing assistance to persons in need or likely to become persons in need unless assistance is provided.

8(2)If the Lieutenant-Governor in Council approves, the Minister, on behalf of the Province, may enter into a reciprocal agreement with any other province respecting assistance to persons in need or likely to become persons in need unless assistance is provided.

8(1)If the Lieutenant-Governor in Council approves, the Minister, on behalf of the Province, may enter into an agreement with the Minister who is duly authorized by and acting on behalf of the Government of Canada, respecting the payment by Canada to the Province of any portion of the aggregate cost to the Province of providing assistance to persons in need or likely to become persons in need unless assistance is provided.

8(2)If the Lieutenant-Governor in Council approves, the Minister, on behalf of the Province, may enter into a reciprocal agreement with any other province respecting assistance to persons in need or likely to become persons in need unless assistance is provided.