Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Observations and Recommendations.
Plans For Arctic College Development
Creation Of Two Colleges
The Standing Committee fully supports the proposal to establish two separate college systems, with head offices in the east and in the west. During their travel, Members of the committee consistently received expressions of support for division, even prior to the official announcement by the Minister. Individuals in the eastern Northwest Territories clearly identified a focus on training for the implementation of Nunavut as the highest post-secondary educational priority of the region. In the west, concerns have been expressed that the training needs associated with the implementation of land claim agreements have not been fully met within the current Arctic College framework. With division and a more clearly identified focus within each region, the specific needs of each region may be met.
In the view of the standing committee, the division of Arctic College must be a priority of the Minister. Members were assured that the new structure would be fully implemented by July, 1994.
Clearly, legislation to establish the new system must be introduced in the Legislative Assembly quickly, to allow full analysis and public debate on the proposal. Now, this committee recommends...
I need guidance from you, Mr. Chairman, before I proceed with the recommendation. Do you wish me to carry through the report including recommendations as put in the report and go back to motions afterwards, or do I do the motions now?