Mr. Speaker, the Members of the cabinet also share the concerns about women which was raised by the honourable Member. I would like to assure the honourable Member that when this issue was first brought to my attention a little over a week ago, a meeting was convened with the deputy minister concerned, the Minister responsible for the department, and myself. At that time we discussed the matter in question. The deputy minister in question agreed that it was inappropriate and it was an error in judgment on his part to use government letterhead for this particular reason of supplying a letter on behalf of an individual. Subsequently, the deputy minister responsible has written a letter to the government and apologized for his error in judgment. Subsequently, a letter and communication has been given to all senior officials to make sure that an issue such as this does not happen in the future.
Nellie Cournoyea on Question O405-12(2): Office Of Deputy Minister Used For Personal Influence
In the Legislative Assembly on March 27th, 1992. See this statement in context.
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Question O405-12(2): Office Of Deputy Minister Used For Personal Influence
Item 5: Oral Questions
March 26th, 1992
Page 493
Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput
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