Madam Speaker, I have a further return to an oral question which was asked by Mr. Lewis on Wednesday, October 26th. The question concerns a proposal call regarding a study of financing alternatives for education.
Madam Speaker, the study of options for financing local government is being undertaken by the Department of Finance in conjunction with the departments of Education, Culture and Employment, Municipal and Community Affairs and the Ministry of Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs. It is being carried out under the direction of a steering committee of deputy ministers from these departments and chaired by the deputy minister of Finance.
The review will examine the financing of education throughout the Northwest Territories, including local school boards. It will consider the effectiveness of the existing taxation system and provide recommendations on alternatives. In order that all residents have an opportunity for input into the study, there will be widespread consultation with municipalities, school boards and other stakeholders across the Northwest Territories. Thank you, Madam Speaker.