Thank you, Mr. Chairman. In respect of the allotted time for the particular issue, I will be very brief. Mr. Chairman, how one behaves at home in the family setting, I think outlines that person's character. In the area of gender equality which I have not spoken as chairperson of Nunavut caucus, I will speak to very briefly. At home I regard my partner in this case, my wife, as a full partner. I encourage her to run in the community organization, Hamlet council, education council. In fact, I support her when she is running for different seats in the community. She is a member of the Hamlet Council in Pelly Bay. She's a member of the local education council in Pelly Bay. She is a member, executive member of the Kitikmeot regional council that is. She is also a member of Nunavut social development council. I would on the gender equality, that is my opinion, Mr. Chairman, is that I think the women should be recognized in the new Nunavut territory. We should do everything we can to make sure that they are part of the public service. How are we going to address that is they should have a seat in Nunavut government. I think it is still under discussion. But if the majority of the people of Nunavut wants to guarantee seats for women in Nunavut area, I would embrace that scenario Mr. Chairman. As we are running out of time, I will stop here. Thank you.
John Ningark on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on November 29th, 1996. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
November 28th, 1996
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John Ningark Natilikmiot
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