Mr. Chairman. I agree with the principle, Mr. Chairman. I think there's a need for that kind of service provided for elders because they don't always have the necessary information about services that the government provides. I think, Mr. Chairman, there is a better way that could be found, if we asked the people in the regions how to address this problem. If we do it this way, as Mr. Dent says, we would have at least one person who is able to answer all the questions that elders might have. But, recognizing that elders do speak different languages, I don't think one person could do it. I don't think there is anybody in the Northwest Territories who is able to speak all the Dene languages and Inuktitut languages, Inuvialuit and Innuinaqtun. One person cannot do it. I think what we are doing here by making the recommendation to the government is establishing an ombudsperson for elders. Does it have to be strictly limited to elders? Could it be for other people as well? Thank you.
Titus Allooloo on Committee Motion 23-12(4): To Adopt Recommendation 18, Carried
In the Legislative Assembly on November 29th, 1993. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 23-12(4): To Adopt Recommendation 18, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
November 28th, 1993
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Titus Allooloo Amittuq
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