Therefore, I move, Mr. Chairman, that this committee recommend that the Department of Education, Culture and Employment reassess major projects which require funding for the current year and make adjustments, where necessary, through the capital outlook process. Projects that require adjustments include the following:
(a)Yellowknife School District #1 requires capital planning funds in the order of $150,000. These funds should be used to make an assessment of the overall picture for school facilities in the district over the short, medium and long term. Funding strategies need to be addressed, as well.
(b)A study should be undertaken to determine the feasibility of combining two school projects in Fort Simpson. The two projects are: the construction of a new elementary school; and renovations to Thomas Simpson School.
(c)Planning funds are required for Chesterfield Inlet. Overcrowding and other deficiencies need to be addressed in the context of short, medium and long-term plans.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman.