Mr. Speaker, my understanding is that the position was not funded by the federal government. The total money that comes to the NWT government is spread over the Territories as a whole. Will the Minister reallocate funds from his headquarters department to reinstate that position? It's a fair question because the only language services we have are ... There are no French services provided now in Nunavut.
Edward Picco on Question 230-13(3):elimination Of French Translator/interpreter Position In Iqaluit
In the Legislative Assembly on May 15th, 1996. See this statement in context.
Supplementary To Question 230-13(3): Elimination Of French Translator/interpreter Position In Iqaluit
Question 230-13(3):elimination Of French Translator/interpreter Position In Iqaluit
Item 6: Oral Questions
May 14th, 1996
Page 371
Edward Picco Iqaluit
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