Thank you, Mr. Chairman. We expend public money, those expenditures are guided by government policies, and there is nothing that we can really do as a department, without having the full support of the Executive Council policies.

Even though these communities are not considered organized, we give a lot of assistance on an ad hoc basis. We recognize the needs of the community, therefore the department has been working on developing a policy that will be a guide to fund unorganized communities. That policy is not in place yet, but we are working on it, because we recognize the need to develop a policy, since we spend money in those communities.

At this time we have no policy set. I agree with a lot of things that the Member is saying, we try to treat everyone the same, but the lack of policies for unorganized communities give us limited abilities, we do it on an ad hoc basis. Thank you.

Thank you. Mr. Antoine.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would like to ask the Minister if he and his department will develop a policy to include the communities that are unincorporated into a status with everybody else? Thank you.

Thank you. Mr. Minister.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Yes, the department is working on a policy that will be representing the unorganized, or incorporated communities. Thank you.

Thank you. Directorate, with a total of $4.225 million. Agreed?

Agreed.

Agreed. Thank you. Community works and capital planning with a total O and M of $3.22 million. Are we agreed?

Agreed.

Thank you. Community planning with a total O and M of $1.365 million. Agreed?

Agreed.

Thank you. Surveys and mapping with a total O and M of $374,000. Agreed?

Agreed.

Thank you. Sport and recreation with a total O and M of $7.648 million. Mr. Koe.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I note that under departmental objectives, that one of the objectives under sport and recreation is to develop a training program for Traditional Games Program organizers. I am aware, being an active participant in sport and recreation, and over the years, there has been an heavy emphasis on certification of coaches and instructors. The certification process involves using the sport Canada National Coaching Certification Program, and uses the national standards.

In regard to traditional games, many communities promote and host traditional games and events, and we have many people that are the organizers, coaches, and performers. Many of these people do not register under the National Coaching Certification Programs, many of them would be, because of literacy not able to pass the examines. I know there is a very rigid course outline and structure of the courses, and most of them are required to pass an exam, with a certain percentage mark. Many of them will not register under these programs because of that. However, and I mentioned this yesterday in terms of culture, and the cultural activities that people do, that this is one area that is a cultural activity, traditional games.

I think our government should have some kind of certification, or should have some kind of recognition for these people that do not register in the national programs. In every community we have all our native organizations, many of our people do these things, but they do not get that pat on the back or get recognition. I think we should have, because I think the north is very unique, some of our own standards, some of our own abilities to recognize these people, and certify them for what they do, and what they know, not necessary what their ability is to pass an exam with 70, 80 or 90 percent. It is a concern of mine. I think we should give recognition where it is due, and these people that promote, host, and coach traditional games should be recognized for their values to the community, and to Canada.

Thank you, Mr. Minister.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I agree with the Member. As a department, we could look into certifying coaches, and other people who get involved in the traditional games. Thank you.

Sport and recreation with a total O and M of $7.648 million. Agreed?

Agreed.

Thank you. Municipal operations and assessment, total O and M, $41.463 million. Agreed?

Agreed.

Thank you. Lands, for a total O and M of $1.122 million. Agreed?

Agreed.

Thank you. Detail of grants and contributions, page 13-19, grants, $1.351 million. Agreed?