Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Good afternoon. Mr. Speaker, I would like to direct a question to the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment; it's a follow-up to one that Mr. Koe had raised a few moments ago concerning the diamond industry and other industries in the north. Like any other industry, they need a skilled workforce, and often you can't find those in the community because we react too late. After the business gets going, it's a little too late to start looking for skilled, trained people. The oil industry experienced that a few years ago, but they took action. They went ahead and recruited and trained people in anticipation that something was going to happen. I would like to ask the Minister a question in that vein. He did mention in his reply about a strategy that was under way or going to be under way. I would like to find out what's the timetable for that strategy. When does this strategy kick in, Mr. Speaker?
Tony Whitford on Question 123-12(7): Status Of Human Resources Strategy For Diamond Industry
In the Legislative Assembly on February 21st, 1995. See this statement in context.
Question 123-12(7): Status Of Human Resources Strategy For Diamond Industry
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 20th, 1995
Page 209
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