Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The Minister has mentioned a utilization rate in Yellowknife of 80 per cent. That certainly is one way to look at it. I believe the Minister is arriving at the figure by taking into account the number of seats that have been vacated from the old St. Pat's High School. We also have portables which are presently being used to house students. If these portables and the old high school were removed, I believe the utilization rate is 92 per cent. I realize that we are living in a different economic climate than we have been used to over the last decade, and I realize that we will all have to do with less. At the same time, I believe that the previous government had accepted the fact that the old St. Patrick High School did need to be replaced and, consequently, took action and funded a new school. Has the Minister had any requests for at least funds to retrofit this particular structure so it could fit into what the Minister considers 80 per cent occupancy?
Seamus Henry on Bill 11: Appropriation Act, 1996-97
In the Legislative Assembly on May 7th, 1996. See this statement in context.
Bill 11: Appropriation Act, 1996-97
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
May 6th, 1996
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Seamus Henry Yellowknife South
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