Thank you, Ms. Mike. Item 4, returns to oral questions. Item 5, oral questions. Mr. Koe.

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. I have a question for the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment Programs. On Friday, in committee of the whole in the Minister's opening remarks to the department's budget, the Minister made reference to Arctic College. Specifically, I quote from unedited Hansard, "in recognition of the division of the Northwest Territories, the college is decentralizing into two institutions, one in Fort Smith and one in Iqaluit." Can the Minister elaborate on his statement as to what he means by two institutions?

Mr. Nerysoo.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Very clearly, there will be two boards and two colleges, one in Nunavut and one in Denendeh.

Supplementary, Mr. Koe.

From the Minister's response, I assume that once decentralization or division takes place, we would have two separate college systems. I assume, by his statement, that Arctic College headquarters for the west will be located in Fort Smith. What is going to happen to all the campuses that presently exist in the west and in the east?

Mr. Nerysoo.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. At this particular juncture, all those campuses will remain. What is clear is that there will be one headquarters in Nunavut, and one in the west, the Denendeh. It is our intention not to, in any way, reduce the campuses. Hopefully, we can improve through clear identification, programs and services in those campuses, both in the western communities and in the east.

Supplementary, Mr. Koe.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to thank the Minister for his response. For the record though, my constituency still has concerns and has heard rumours as to the future use of the existing Aurora Campus. Can the Minister, for the record, state that we will not be closing down this campus in the near future?

Mr. Nerysoo.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I can indicate to the honourable Member that no decision has been made by Cabinet to close down any of the campuses. In fact, we have been encouraging the development of programs in those campuses.

Item 5, oral questions. Mr. Ningark.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is directed to the Minister of Health and Social Services. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, March 5, 1993 the Minister in her return to my oral question, stated that Social Services staff has reviewed existing regulations and identified potential changes. Clients are penalized if they earn extra money and their benefit is jeopardized. When is the Minister going to take action to the identified potential changes in the system? Thank you.

Ms. Mike.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Once I am done stick handling all the items I inherited, and I have more time with my departments, I will make an effort and work with the departments to resolve some of the concerns that have been raised in this House. Thank you.

Item 5, oral questions. Mr. Arvaluk.

Mr. Nerysoo.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. So we are not confused, we are working with the school board to consider renovations and other methods so we can respond to the honourable Member's question and concern. It is also a concern of the department and Arctic College, in terms of delivering programs. We are working with the divisional board to respond to the concerns the honourable Member has raised.

Supplementary, Mr. Arvaluk.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My supplementary is also regarding how Arctic College will be accommodated when, to date, 30 per cent of their classrooms are now used by regular students. How will they be accommodated once that renovation is completed?

Mr. Nerysoo.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to indicate to the honourable Member that until we have a clear plan as to the programs which are going to be delivered, the number of students, a recommended plan for renovations and what areas need to be renovated which is the responsibility of the school board, it makes it difficult for me to respond because the school board has not concluded which recommendations they wish to make. I hope they will have the plan to meet the needs of construction and of the students. That is their intention and it is our intention to work with them to accommodate both Arctic College and primary school students.