Thank you, Madam Speaker. Two points before I get into the detail. One, the position has nothing to do with whether we can access the resources. The matter was raised with my office almost two weeks ago. We raised the concern with Arctic College and the Science Institute, the executive director. As of last weekend when the board of the Science Institute met, they too expressed the view that the program is valuable and that every effort should be made to continue its operation. The board has given direction to the administration to develop an approach to the future delivery of the program within the planned future institute's structure. The innovators program is entirely funded by the federal government. Delivery of the program through the reorganized college institute structure should not be a problem. The college currently operates a number of programs under contract with various government departments, therefore can sign an arrangement with the federal government on this particular matter. That is the extent of the answer to the question.
Richard Nerysoo on Question 437-12(5): Plans To Continue The Science Innovators' Program
In the Legislative Assembly on March 31st, 1994. See this statement in context.
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Question 437-12(5): Plans To Continue The Science Innovators' Program
Item 5: Oral Questions
March 30th, 1994
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