Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a question for the Minister of Personnel. I would have hoped this issue would have been dead by now but, dearly, it is not. Today, all Members received a letter from David Sudlovenick from Pond Inlet about the now staff housing policy. It says, 'This policy, to be blunt and to the point, is irresponsible, dishonourable and has been hastily executed because any reasonable person can see it will destroy the eastern Arctic." Mr. Speaker, this has been an issue for the past week. On February 16, 1993, the Minister was interviewed on CBC radio and Members now have a transcript as Tabled Document 38-12(3). The transcripts show the Minister stated that this policy has been well accepted by the public. Recognizing that a record number of petitions opposing this policy have already been tabled in this House and we continue to get letters, and recognizing that there continues to be an outcry from employees and the unions across the territories, can the Minister explain why he has made public statements indicating the policy has been well accepted?
Brian Lewis on Question 297-12(3): Opposition To Long-term Staff Housing Strategy
In the Legislative Assembly on February 22nd, 1993. See this statement in context.
Question 297-12(3): Opposition To Long-term Staff Housing Strategy
Item 5: Oral Questions
February 21st, 1993
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Brian Lewis Yellowknife Centre
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