Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I feel obligated to answer that question. I believe some of the concerns which were raised were related to the new language agreement and some of the various programs that are conducted in the different departments. There is going to be no reduction. For example, the Department of Health has a program where there is a training component in their department. There is a training program in the Department of Education as well. We are trying to rationalize it so that the training programs are conducted by Arctic College. It is not taking anything away from what is available. If there is anyone who has a concern, that concern should be eliminated. We are talking only about how best to deliver. We have an Arctic College, it is well set up to provide the training. We see no need for duplicating training programs within departments as there is a program in the Department of Justice as well. So, they all conduct their training programs. If we can provide better use of funds by having the Arctic College conduct those training programs for those departments, it probably would facilitate more people, so it is not taking away. We are trying to work together so the dollars are best used for the programs. Thank you.
Nellie Cournoyea on Bill 1: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1994-95
In the Legislative Assembly on March 14th, 1994. See this statement in context.
Bill 1: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1994-95
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 13th, 1994
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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput
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