Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As Mr. Whitford knows, while he was the Minister, the Upassuraakut board for Iqaluit was in the process of establishing themselves. That is in place now and the other community he is talking about is Pangnirtung, which is my community. The hamlet has decided to sign the contribution agreement, in light of the very young people who are under the age of 13, who have been doing some solvent abuse. It was the hamlet of Pangnirtung counsellor's wish to get the contribution funds to try and educate the community about solvent abuse for the young people. The majority of the community was concerned, if the very young people were sniffing substances, that it was very dangerous. In light of that, the hamlet of Pangnirtung has discussed this problem and agreed to sign the agreement for education and awareness of solvent abuse. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Rebecca Mike on Question 186-12(4): Communities Not Participating In Contribution Agreements Due To Sobriety Clause
In the Legislative Assembly on December 2nd, 1993. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 186-12(4): Communities Not Participating In Contribution Agreements Due To Sobriety Clause
Question 186-12(4): Communities Not Participating In Contribution Agreements Due To Sobriety Clause
Item 5: Oral Questions
December 1st, 1993
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Rebecca Mike Baffin Central
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