I'll just finish off with a comment, Mr. Chairman. I'm taking it from the Minister's response that if the detailed investigation of this issue shows that, in fact, any regional residence or all of the regional residences are still filling an unfilled need -- for example, providing a place for advanced diploma students to attend school where the programs are not yet in place or not available in their home communities -- the Minister and the department will have an open mind about justifying the continued operation of the residence where that need is being filled. That's my concern, that this be approached with an open mind and that it not be a predetermined conclusion that the object of the study is to justify the closure of the residences. I think Mr. Nerysoo's response has satisfied me that there will be an open-minded approach to this, even though possible phase-out of the residences is included in the terms of reference. So that's a comment. I'm satisfied with that for now. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Dennis Patterson on Committee Motion 29-12(6): To Adopt Recommendation 3, Carried
In the Legislative Assembly on October 19th, 1994. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 29-12(6): To Adopt Recommendation 3, Carried
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
October 18th, 1994
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Dennis Patterson Iqaluit
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