Mr. Chairman, the policy directs the government to evaluate the affirmative action policy, and then present it to the Legislature to the government by 1994, so that is in two years time. In the meantime, it is my view, that this reflects, in part, what we tried to do in the Business Incentive Policy, and preferential policy for northern businesses. We tried to give some preference to those people who make the north their home. It should be clear to everybody that the policy says, that aboriginal people have the first priority for jobs. There is that difference in the policy that gives the edge to aboriginal people. I think that is an important element to consider. I am certain that, within a year or so, we will start to organize, to assess the impact of this policy and begin to put together an evaluation that will be given to the Members before the next election.
Stephen Kakfwi on Committee Motion 188-12(2): To Adopt Recommendation No. 76
In the Legislative Assembly on September 30th, 1992. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 188-12(2): To Adopt Recommendation No. 76
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
September 30th, 1992
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