Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would like to compliment the Minister and his deputy minister on initiatives I am aware of to devolve more authority to the regional superintendents and their staff in the regions. I have expressed my frustration openly to a previous Minister and former Cabinet colleague, that I felt decision-making was too centralized in the Minister's office and in the headquarters of this department in Yellowknife, and I am delighted to note a new approach from the Minister and his deputy. I want to say I have confidence in the regional superintendent and staff in the region and I am sure the department will be well served if regional people can be relied on to make more decisions and have more flexibility in the delivery of the department's programs. We will not always agree with their decisions, but at least they are accessible and approachable, with the greatest of respect to the capable people in headquarters, better informed about the priorities and the uniqueness of the region I represent. That is my general comment, Mr. Chairman. It does not require a reply. I wanted to note this change of direction and it is very welcomed to my constituents and myself. Thank you very much.
Dennis Patterson on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 23rd, 1993. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 22nd, 1993
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Dennis Patterson Iqaluit
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