Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as Mr. Roy Erasmus has reminded us, education is critical to having a population that is self-sufficient. The literacy in the NWT is very low. An important link in promoting this is our community libraries. These libraries are run by dedicated, underpaid individuals who try to help their communities. In the Baffin and Keewatin, these librarians are trained and assisted by regional librarians. This support is critical, Mr. Speaker, because the headquarters for the library staff are located thousands and thousands of miles away in that far off place called Hay River. Can the Minister indicate how cutting regional librarians in these two regions is consistent with the emphasis this government has on promoting literacy? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Edward Picco on Question 153-13(4): Regional Librarian Positions
In the Legislative Assembly on January 29th, 1997. See this statement in context.
Question 153-13(4): Regional Librarian Positions
Item 6: Oral Questions
January 28th, 1997
Page 257
Edward Picco Iqaluit
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