Mr. Chairman, I think that the problem started, when the Commissioner undertook this broad interpretation of her jurisdiction. Now, I think that the approach that has been taken has not let the Commissioner review exactly what is really needed, because of the approach that she adopted. It could have been more productive or a more concentrated effort on a few areas rather than...If you would have concentrated on a few areas, maybe we would have been more productive rather than a superficial approach to the many areas that are reflected in her report. Now, I know that when we created the act, the intention in creating this position was to ensure that our Official Languages Act is being fairly implemented in the NWT and also for providing the NWT residents with a place to air their complaints. Just from reading the report, they created a language research unit that does all your research for you and so forth. It appears to me that you are creating more work for yourself because of that broad interpretation. It appears to me that we have no clear direction, no focus. In other words, lack of focus, that I noticed while I was reading through this report. I think, perhaps, it should have been done in another manner. Perhaps, we could have been more successful. I have other comments, but, perhaps I will wait until we get into the details of the report, Mr. Chairman.
Henry Zoe on Tabled Document 11-12(5): First Annual Report Of The Languages Commissioner Of The NWT For The Year 1992-93
In the Legislative Assembly on February 16th, 1994. See this statement in context.
Tabled Document 11-12(5): First Annual Report Of The Languages Commissioner Of The NWT For The Year 1992-93
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 15th, 1994
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