Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Like I have said previously in this House, this government is very committed to hiring north. Hiring in any organization is a difficult task. When we were elected some 15 months ago, we kept the majority of the senior management on, and we have hired the majority of the senior management from the north. There are some positions that require unique skills that we did advertise in southern Canada for and in the north as well. Those people that did apply, it was felt that they were the best qualified to fill those positions, so they were hired. As far as affirmative action and the whole affirmative action issue, we still have to take the opportunity in this Assembly to debate that issue and discuss it here. I believe that issue will be brought forward by the government in the very near future. I do know that it is safe to make the commitment that it will be brought forward during this session of the Legislative Assembly for debate. Thank you.
Don Morin on Question 145-13(4): GNWT Hire North Policy
In the Legislative Assembly on January 28th, 1997. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 145-13(4): GNWT Hire North Policy
Question 145-13(4): GNWT Hire North Policy
Item 6: Oral Questions
January 27th, 1997
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Don Morin Tu Nedhe
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