Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a question for the Minister of Personnel. On March 17, 1993, the Minister referred to his plans for an affirmative action seminar for the Kitikmeot region to be held in March. Can the Minister inform the House as to the groups that participated in that affirmative action seminar?
Debates of April 1st, 1993
Topics
Question 674-12(3): Affirmative Action Seminar In The Kitikmeot
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Samuel Gargan Deh Cho
Question 674-12(3): Affirmative Action Seminar In The Kitikmeot
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Kakfwi.
Return To Question 674-12(3): Affirmative Action Seminar In The Kitikmeot
Question 674-12(3): Affirmative Action Seminar In The Kitikmeot
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Return To Question 674-12(3): Affirmative Action Seminar In The Kitikmeot
Question 674-12(3): Affirmative Action Seminar In The Kitikmeot
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Item 5, oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Gargan.
Supplementary To Question 674-12(3): Affirmative Action Seminar In The Kitikmeot
Question 674-12(3): Affirmative Action Seminar In The Kitikmeot
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Samuel Gargan Deh Cho
Mr. Speaker, on March 17, the Minister explained that his department would be conducting an operational review of the current management practices in the Kitikmeot, as was recommended by the investigators. Can the Minister advise the House if this operational review has been conducted?
Supplementary To Question 674-12(3): Affirmative Action Seminar In The Kitikmeot
Question 674-12(3): Affirmative Action Seminar In The Kitikmeot
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Kakfwi.
Further Return To Question 674-12(3): Affirmative Action Seminar In The Kitikmeot
Question 674-12(3): Affirmative Action Seminar In The Kitikmeot
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu
Mr. Speaker, I am aware that the review was to be conducted. I do not know that it has actually started. I am not certain that it has concluded. I can advise the House of that tomorrow.
Further Return To Question 674-12(3): Affirmative Action Seminar In The Kitikmeot
Question 674-12(3): Affirmative Action Seminar In The Kitikmeot
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Item 5, oral questions. Mrs. Marie-Jewell.
Question 675-12(3): Written Status Report On Changes To River Ridge
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a question for the Minister of Justice. Yesterday, the Minister of Justice discussed intended changes in operating procedures at the River Ridge facility in Fort Smith. He indicated that the designation of the facility is to accommodate both open and closed custody and is being viewed as a challenge by his staff. He also mentioned that the need to change certain procedures, which I was pleased to hear, Mr. Speaker, that the Minister recognizes the need for a change in certain procedures, is required. Mr. Speaker, recognizing the triple designation of the facility as an interim one and a challenge for the Minister's staff, will the Minister commit to provide me with a written status report on the success or the lack of success of this change in the River Ridge facility by October, 1993?
Question 675-12(3): Written Status Report On Changes To River Ridge
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Kakfwi.
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Question 675-12(3): Written Status Report On Changes To River Ridge
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Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu
Mr. Speaker, because of the controversy and the concerns which were raised from different quarters of the public and in this Legislature, I would be very pleased to provide a written report in October to show the Members that things are going very well and will continue to go very well as planned. We would be very pleased to show that in a report by October. Thank you.
Return To Question 675-12(3): Written Status Report On Changes To River Ridge
Question 675-12(3): Written Status Report On Changes To River Ridge
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Item 5, oral questions. Mr. Whitford.
Question 676-12(3): Evaluation Of Affirmative Action Program
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Tony Whitford Yellowknife South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a question for the Minister of Personnel. Mr. Speaker, the affirmative action program has been in place as far back as I can recollect, in 1977, with the office of native employment. It had certain objectives to achieve. It did not set designated timetables and it did not have in place the process for
evaluation. From 1977 until 1993 is a long time. Has an evaluation of the affirmative action program ever been undertaken to see whether or not it is on target, or whether or not we are going in the right direction?
Question 676-12(3): Evaluation Of Affirmative Action Program
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Mr. Kakfwi.
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Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu
Mr. Speaker, I will commit to the Member and the other Members of the Legislature to provide a status report on the achievements within the affirmative action policy to date by the government. Perhaps showing what the different target groups were who came under the affirmative action group, and how well we are progressing for each of those target groups. The policy is intended to be evaluated in 1994, or sooner if the targets set for any of the target groups are achieved before then. In 1994, or perhaps earlier, depending on the success of the policy for any of the target groups, the policy will be evaluated.
Return To Question 676-12(3): Evaluation Of Affirmative Action Program
Question 676-12(3): Evaluation Of Affirmative Action Program
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Item 5, oral questions. Mr. Dent.
Question 677-12(3): Government Plans For Decentralization
Item 5: Oral Questions
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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Nearly a year ago, on April 2, 1992, and again on December 10, 1992, and again on March 15, 1993, I asked the Premier a question about departmental planning and reporting for privatization. I am yet to receive an answer to these questions. Mr. Speaker, I was wondering if the Premier could advise if we might celebrate the anniversary of the first year since I asked the question, tomorrow, by having it answered.
Question 677-12(3): Government Plans For Decentralization
Item 5: Oral Questions
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Ms. Cournoyea.
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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput
Mr. Speaker, I am afraid not.
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Question 677-12(3): Government Plans For Decentralization
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Supplementary, Mr. Dent.
Supplementary To Question 677-12(3): Government Plans For Decentralization
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Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake
Mr. Speaker, could the Premier advise when we might expect to have an answer.
Supplementary To Question 677-12(3): Government Plans For Decentralization
Question 677-12(3): Government Plans For Decentralization
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Ms. Cournoyea.
Further Return To Question 677-12(3): Government Plans For Decentralization
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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput
Mr. Speaker, it is in the process now. What I will commit is that by the end of April, I will have something circulated. I hope before then, but I will make the deadline April 30. Thank you.
Further Return To Question 677-12(3): Government Plans For Decentralization
Question 677-12(3): Government Plans For Decentralization
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The Speaker Michael Ballantyne
Item 5, oral questions. Mr. Ningark.
Question 678-12(3): Funding To Enhance Aboriginal Languages In The Kitikmeot
Item 5: Oral Questions
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John Ningark Natilikmiot
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Education. Mr. Speaker, yesterday was aboriginal languages day. The Inuktitut language is being taught in most smaller communities in the NWT. Most and elders parents support and encourage the use of the language in the classroom. Mr. Speaker, there are many different dialects in the eastern Arctic, unique in their own way and in their own culture and should be supported and enhanced by this government. Unfortunately, Mr. Speaker, elders who are expert in languages are passing away. Mr. Speaker, is the Minister endeavouring to ensure that materials in written form are made and available in the classroom to enhance and encourage the young people who are going to school to learn their language? Thank you.