Mr. Speaker, that particular assurance really cannot be given by myself as Minister because most funding which is presently received by the aboriginal organizations for northern television, TVNC, is provided by the federal government. They have made the decision to make some cuts. I can indicate to the honourable Member that any funding which this government provides will not be cut and has been approved in terms of our obligations. On the federal funding, the concern we have had and are expressing to the Government of Canada is that we are concerned about the cuts which have been suggested by the federal government to TVNC and also to the northern native communications society, with regard to the Press Independent. I can indicate to the honourable Member that we support the continuation of the funding. I have already, through the Government Leader, articulated and sent a message to the Government of Canada with regard to our support for the continuation of that funding.
Richard Nerysoo on Question 397-12(3): Funding For Native Television Programming
In the Legislative Assembly on March 2nd, 1993. See this statement in context.
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Question 397-12(3): Funding For Native Television Programming
Item 5: Oral Questions
March 1st, 1993
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Richard Nerysoo Mackenzie Delta
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