Hon. Titus Allooloo's return to Question W27-12(2), asked by Mr. Nerysoo on March 9, 1992: In 1991-92, advanced education, lnuvik Region, had a budget of $67,000 in grants and contributions, which was divided between seven communities in the Inuvik Region, The funds were used to subsidize the salary of community employment officers. In November 1991, Canada Employment and Immigration made a $15,000 contribution to each of the employment offices. However, the program will be turned over to the Gwich'in and Inuvialuit Pathways Group for 1992-93.
The Department of Education will review its essential program priorities under a functional review in 1992-93. At this time no changes have been undertaken regarding funding for 1992-93. Ongoing discussions between the Department of Education and the hamlet of Aklavik are occurring. I am informed that at present the main problem is the inability of the hamlet to support the salary for a full-time employment off icer. Should there be changes to the existing funding levels, the standing committee on finance and this Legislature will be consulted through the main estimates approval process.