Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions

In the Legislative Assembly on March 14th, 1994. See this topic in context.

Return To Question 82-12(5): Number Of Housing Units Required For New Positions
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions

March 13th, 1994

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Rebecca Mike Baffin Central

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I have a return to an oral question asked by Mr. Allooloo on February 19, 1994 regarding the number of housing units required for the new positions.

It is too soon to say how many housing units will be required for the new positions in level II and III communities. Some of the positions will undoubtedly be filled locally by candidates who already have their own accommodation, but we will not know until we have had a chance to review the position descriptions for the new positions. All housing needs will be considered during the community staff housing assessments in the next few weeks.

The majority of the new positions are for divisional school boards. The Department of Education is still working with each divisional board to finalize the location of each new position. This information will then be reviewed by Personnel to determine which positions will require housing. Thank you, Madam Speaker.

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Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Item 4, returns to oral questions. The honourable Member for Baffin Central, Ms. Mike.

Return To Question 226-12(5): Legislative Changes Re Family Law Review
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions

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Rebecca Mike Baffin Central

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I have a return to an oral question asked by Mr. Dent on February 28, 1994 regarding legislative changes re family law review.

Both the departments of Social Services and Justice have recently circulated discussion papers on the recommendations made in the family law review report. This report proposed sweeping changes to family law and child welfare, and the discussion papers set out suggestions for comprehensive legislative and policy changes.

My colleague and I recognize the tremendous amount of work that will be involved in responding to the report. However, we also place a high priority on the changes that are needed. Therefore, we have agreed on a plan of action that will commit the resources needed to do the job.

Madam Speaker, the legislative changes needed for family law reform will be brought before this House in the winter session of 1995. We feel it is important to bring forward the entire package of legislation at one time to give the public and the legislature the full scope of the proposed reforms. Given the volume of work involved in drafting three major pieces of legislation, we do not feel we could do it justice in a short time frame. Thank you.

Return To Question 226-12(5): Legislative Changes Re Family Law Review
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions
Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Item 4, returns to oral questions. Item 5, oral questions. The honourable Member for Natilikmiot, Mr. Ningark.