Mr. Chairman, yes, we know that in the last year some of the southern travel was related to the constitutional issues so that brought the number of travels to the south a little higher than it would normally be. As well, we have had a very difficult and long time sitting and meeting in Yellowknife. I certainly agree that the Northwest Territories should be covered, including small communities and travel to these communities. Not only for the people who are Cabinet Ministers but also for the people themselves having more access to probably more global meetings in the communities. We are already planning blitzing the Northwest Territories in the next year since we have some time outside of sitting in the Legislative Assembly. I believe that it was necessary last year to bring us together in terms of doing some of the changes that were necessary and we had more meetings. In terms of Iqaluit, I know that one of the concerns I have always had in that region is that many regional meetings take place but generally that community makes those decisions. I know that often times I get invited there but the regional meetings are staged in Iqaluit and not in the other communities. I think that would reflect why many of the travels were to Iqaluit. I certainly agree that we have to do more regional travel and hit all the communities, not only the main ones. Thank you.
Nellie Cournoyea on Committee Motion 122-12(3): To Adopt Recommendation 6
In the Legislative Assembly on March 24th, 1993. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 122-12(3): To Adopt Recommendation 6
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 23rd, 1993
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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput
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