Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
WHEREAS the hiring practice of the Government of the NWT has historically benefited the southern transient population and not the permanent residents of the NWT;
AND WHEREAS it is desirable that public service positions within the Government of the NWT are filled by northern residents;
AND WHEREAS It is desirable to increase the number of Northerners, and in particular aboriginal Northerners, in middle and senior management positions currently occupied by southern hires, as well as the low level positions;
NOW THEREFORE, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Kitikmeot, that this Legislative Assembly recommends to the Executive Council that they immediately develop and institute a "hire north" policy for public service positions within the Government of the NWT;
AND FURTHER, that the Minister of Personnel report back to this House during the September session of the status of this policy.