Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I cannot recall any. As Members are aware, the intent of article 24 is to increase the number of Inuit firms and Inuit persons in getting work, doing government contract, et cetera. The Government of the NWT has done two things. One is they have made sure we have formally complied to all the requirements and the other one is that politically I have made sure that our department and other departments are well aware of the intent of article 24. I believe that we have been doing the best job that we can within the rules to increase the number of Inuit participating in government projects. The one issue that we have received complaints on, on article 24, is not our procedures overall, but on negotiated contracts the fact that as per NTI's request, before any negotiated contract we have to advertise for 21 days and open up the process if anyone else is interested. That has made negotiated contracts pretty much obsolete in Nunavut and that does raise concern with some of our Inuit-owned businesses.
Goo Arlooktoo on Question 40-13(5): Status Of Article 24 Implementation
In the Legislative Assembly on December 2nd, 1997. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 40-13(5): Status Of Article 24 Implementation
Question 40-13(5): Status Of Article 24 Implementation
Item 6: Oral Questions
December 1st, 1997
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Goo Arlooktoo Baffin South
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