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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Total department, not previously authorized, $437,000. Mr. Koe.

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Fred Koe Inuvik

Just a question on foster care, which I assume falls under family and children's services. Have there been changes in the type of care for foster children in communities?

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Mr. Minister.

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John Pollard Hay River

I have no idea, Mr. Chairman. I would have to defer to the Minister of Social Services, if he is ready.

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Mr. Whitford.

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Tony Whitford

Tony Whitford Yellowknife South

Could I have the question again, please, Mr. Koe?

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Mr. Koe.

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Fred Koe Inuvik

Have there been any changes in the policies on how you care for foster care children in the communities? Is there a move from government-owned facilities to home care, or the reverse, or what?

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Mr. Minister.

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Tony Whitford

Tony Whitford Yellowknife South

I believe the practice is to use homes wherever possible in the communities.

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Mr. Koe.

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Fred Koe Inuvik

I would like to caution the Minister, then; I think he should look at the situation in Inuvik. I think there has been a reverse trend in that community.

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Mr. Minister.

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Tony Whitford

Tony Whitford Yellowknife South

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and I thank the Member for advising me of this matter. I will endeavour to look into the principle that we apply there. Thank you.

Social Services, Total O And M, Agreed

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Total department, not previously authorized, $437,000. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Energy, Mines And Petroleum Resources

Energy, Mines And Petroleum Resources, Total O And M, Agreed

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, O and M, special warrants, $637,000. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Total department, special warrants, $637,000. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Economic Development And Tourism

Economic Development Agreement, Total O And M, Agreed

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Economic Development and Tourism, O and M, Economic Development Agreement, special warrants, $2,895,000. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Not previously authorized, $637,000 surplus. Agreed?

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Some Hon. Members

Agreed.

---Agreed

Economic Development And Tourism, Total O And M, Agreed

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The Chair Ludy Pudluk

Thank you. Total department, special warrants, $2,895,000. Agreed?