Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Today I would like to take the opportunity to talk about the Deh Cho Divisional Board of Education. Until April 1 of 1990, Mr. Speaker, education in the Deh Cho region was managed and administered by the Department of Education out of Yellowknife. Since then, Mr. Speaker, the Deh Cho Divisional Board of Education has been

very noticeable in the region. The region is represented on the board by Wrigley, Jean Marie River, Trout Lake, Fort Liard, Nahanni Butte, Fort Providence and Fort Simpson, with consideration given to Kakisa.

Mr. Speaker, the board, in its efforts to provide the best possible learning environment for the people of Deh Cho, has been very aggressive and at the same time cautious with their limited resources. In 1993, grades 10, 11 and 12 students had to leave the region to continue their education. Since then, students can now attend school in Fort Simpson and receive their high school diploma without leaving the region.

Mr. Speaker, as enrolment in high school programs increases, the demand for student care also increases. As a result, residences were built and ready in the 1993-94 school year. Since the school program has been offered in the Deh Cho region, there have been 23 graduates. This May, we will see 16 more toss their caps into the air. Also, Mr. Speaker, the Deh Cho Divisional Board of Education has been successful in getting the community teacher education program. This program will be offered in Fort Simpson and in Fort Providence.

(Translation) Mr. Speaker, my time has lapsed and I would appreciate it if the Members would agree with me continuing to finish what I'm talking about.