Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a return to an oral question asked by Mr. Antoine on April 2, 1992, concerning student care at Akaitcho Hall. The Member for Nahendeh requested a review of all policies and procedures regarding the supervision and care of students at Akaitcho Hall, with specific references to counselling of students with drug and alcohol dependencies.
In November 1990, an interim proposal regarding the care of students with alcohol or drug dependencies was considered by the administrator and staff of Akaitcho Hall, the board of management and the Department of Education. As a result, a number of workshops on alcohol and drug related dependencies were offered to students. These workshops were useful, but they were not part of the planning approach to improve student care.
The review of Akaitcho Hall, conducted from May 19-21, 1992, will make comprehensive recommendations on the level of student supervision and care at the residence. Many professionals, students, staff, parents and board members were interviewed as part of the review, including Pastor Gavac, who prepared the November 1990 interim proposal. The review will be completed by the end of June 1992.